According to a report by the New York Post on Thursday, the CIA allegedly obstructed federal investigators from the Justice Department and the IRS from interviewing Kevin Morris, known as Hunter Biden’s “sugar brother,” during a five-year investigation into Hunter Biden’s tax issues. This revelation came from a whistleblower who provided information to House Oversight and House Judiciary Committee chairmen, detailing how the CIA prevented IRS and Justice Department investigators from interviewing Morris in August 2021.
The whistleblower informed Oversight Chairman James Comer and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan that two DOJ officials were summoned to CIA headquarters, where they were informed that Morris “could not be a witness” for their investigation into Hunter Biden. The letter addressed to CIA Director William Burns expressed concerns about the CIA’s intervention and requested all records related to the DOJ and IRS investigation of Hunter Biden or concerning Kevin Morris.
The GOP lawmakers raised concerns about the DOJ’s deviation from standard investigative practices, suggesting preferential treatment for Hunter Biden. They noted that the whistleblower’s account aligns with other evidence showing irregularities in the DOJ’s handling of the case, which has been raised during ongoing inquiries into President Joe Biden.
The CIA declined to comment on specific investigations but stated that it cooperates with law enforcement partners and oversight committees. Last year, IRS whistleblowers alleged that the Justice Department shielded Hunter Biden by obstructing witnesses and limiting questioning during the tax investigation.
Kevin Morris, aged 60, disclosed during interviews with congressional committees that he had lent at least $5 million to Hunter Biden after meeting him at a political fundraiser in late 2019. These loans occurred while the Justice Department was finalizing its tax investigation into Hunter Biden, leading to a probation-only plea deal, which later collapsed in court.
Hunter Biden faced further legal issues, including separate indictments for tax evasion and lying on a federal gun-purchasing form. A significant portion of the loans from Morris to Hunter Biden went towards covering his tax arrears, with Morris indicating that this debt would come due in 2025.
