The NPR Politics Podcast Special Counsel Named To Investigate President's Son
Aug 11, 2023
The podcast dives into the appointment of special counsel David Weiss to investigate Hunter Biden, detailing its implications and the political landscape. It discusses the evolution of the investigation amidst partisanship, and potential trials ahead. A new national monument near the Grand Canyon is highlighted, showcasing its significance in addressing historical injustices and its political ramifications. The lively discussion also touches on unexpected voter turnout in Ohio and ends with humorous anecdotes from a press trip.
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Special Counsel Appointed
- Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed David Weiss as special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe.
- Weiss, a Trump appointee, already led the investigation as a federal prosecutor.
Republican Response
- Republicans are unsatisfied with the appointment of Weiss as special counsel, and consider this as stonewalling.
- They had been requesting the appointment of a special counsel for a long time, especially those like Jamie Comer.
New National Monument
- President Biden designated a new national monument near the Grand Canyon.
- This protects about a million acres of land and is popular with the Arizona congressional delegation and voters.