Former Republican Rep. Denver Riggleman of Virginia, who served as a senior technical adviser to the House select committee investigating the January 6 assault on the Capitol, is now working with President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden’s legal team. Riggleman’s role involves assessing data issues and assisting Biden’s lawyers with congressional inquiries and GOP claims about his conduct.
The collaboration between Riggleman and Hunter Biden’s team was confirmed by Kevin Morris, a lawyer and confidant of Hunter Biden. Morris described Riggleman as an invaluable resource and stated that they have made significant progress in untangling corruption and disinformation surrounding Hunter Biden’s business dealings.
Riggleman himself stated that he and his team are conducting data investigations and analysis for Hunter Biden’s lawyers, focusing on data across various platforms. He has also provided insights into House Republicans and their methods to Hunter Biden.
Hunter Biden is facing increasing scrutiny from House Republicans over his business dealings. Despite the plea agreement reached with federal investigators on tax fraud and gun possession charges, congressional Republicans have expressed outrage about the deal and have vowed to continue their own investigations separate from the Justice Department’s probe.
Riggleman’s work with Hunter Biden’s team includes reviewing Republican claims related to a laptop that allegedly belonged to Hunter Biden. Riggleman has provided digital forensic analysis to determine whether any data related to Hunter Biden has been distorted or fabricated.
Riggleman, a former Air Force intelligence officer and member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, has become a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump and has been actively involved in addressing far-right extremism and conspiracy theories. He joined the Jan. 6 committee after leaving the House in early 2021 but eventually left the committee due to tensions regarding its strategy and investigation scope.
Looking ahead, GOP investigations into Hunter Biden are likely to coincide with the presidential campaign as Republican contenders appear at debates and President Biden ramps up his reelection bid. Most House Republicans have criticized the plea agreement, alleging that it demonstrates a two-tiered system in America. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has encouraged the House Oversight Committee to continue investigating the business dealings of the Biden family.
Hunter Biden’s lawyers have accused House Republicans of trying to derail the plea agreement. House Republicans have also pointed to comments made by an IRS supervisory agent, who is one of two whistleblowers raising concerns about how the DOJ probe was conducted, suggesting the need for further investigation.
Overall, Riggleman’s collaboration with Hunter Biden’s legal team highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding Hunter Biden’s business dealings and the political divisions surrounding it.