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IRS Whistleblowers Allege Corruption in Hunter Biden Investigation
12/18/2025, 8:24:12 AM
Allegations of Corruption and Influence
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler have made serious allegations regarding the investigation into Hunter Biden, claiming that unprecedented levels of corruption influenced the proceedings. In a recent interview on the podcast “Pod Force One,” they asserted that the proximity of the Biden family to the investigation created an environment where undue influence was exerted. Ziegler noted, “The Biden family lived five miles down from the office,” highlighting the challenges faced during the five-year investigation into Hunter Biden’s $1.4 million tax delinquency.
The whistleblowers described how political pressures in Delaware obstructed their investigation, citing an incident where a judge had to recuse herself due to improper comments related to the Biden family. Ultimately, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to felony tax offenses in September 2024 but avoided jail time after receiving a full pardon from his father, then-President Joe Biden, in December 2024.
Key Findings from the Investigation
Shapley and Ziegler detailed various aspects of Hunter Biden's financial dealings, including his role on the board of Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian energy company, where he earned a salary of up to $1 million despite lacking relevant experience. They referenced communications from Hunter’s abandoned laptop, which confirmed his involvement in questionable financial practices. Shapley remarked that the Biden family had a tradition of “shaking down” individuals for financial gain, citing Vice President Joe Biden's actions in Ukraine as an example.
The whistleblowers expressed frustration over the obstruction they faced, stating that evidence was withheld from them by prosecutors, including emails and aliases used by Joe Biden. Ziegler explained that the flow of information was reversed, stating, “Normally evidence flows to the investigators and then from the investigators to the prosecutors,” but in this case, it was filtered from prosecutors to investigators.
Broader Implications and Future Investigations
The allegations raised by Shapley and Ziegler suggest a complex web of potential corruption involving multiple layers of influence, including alleged involvement from the CIA. They indicated that the investigation could expand further, with Ziegler expressing hope that the truth would continue to unravel. Shapley emphasized the importance of investigating violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) related to Hunter Biden's dealings, suggesting that these could reveal more evidence of Joe Biden's involvement.
Both whistleblowers have stated they would continue to speak out against perceived injustices, despite facing retaliation from their agency and the Biden administration. Ziegler remarked, “Speaking the truth is one of the most important things. I need to sleep at night.”
Official Statements & Responses
In response to the allegations, President Joe Biden has consistently denied any wrongdoing, asserting that claims of illegal or unethical behavior regarding his son’s business interests are unfounded. He described such allegations as “a bunch of lies,” despite public opinion polls indicating that a majority of Americans believe otherwise.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
While the whistleblowers allege significant corruption and obstruction, the Biden administration has denied any wrongdoing. There is a notable discrepancy between the whistleblowers' claims and the official narrative, with ongoing debates about the legitimacy of the investigation and the implications of Hunter Biden's pardon.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The money was going for the family, was always about enriching the Biden family,” — Gary Shapley, IRS Whistleblower
- “I hope that they continue to unravel and pull these strings because there were multi-layers to the potential corruption that was involved in this.” — Joseph Ziegler, IRS Whistleblower
- “If that ever went to trial, then we would have had to thoroughly investigate the FARA stuff.” — Gary Shapley, IRS Whistleblower
- “Even after losing all of those to the what had happened throughout this last three years, speaking the truth is one of the most important things. I need to sleep at night,” — Joseph Ziegler, IRS Whistleblower
