Hunter Biden Drops Lawsuit Against IRS Whistleblowers

Hunter Biden has dropped his lawsuit against two IRS whistleblowers, Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler, who had publicly disclosed information about his tax investigations and alleged preferential treatment in the probe. The lawsuit, filed in 2023, accused the agents of targeting and embarrassing Biden by sharing confidential tax details, but was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled. No specific reason was provided for the dismissal, though Biden had previously cited financial hardship in another dropped case. The whistleblowers, who testified before Congress and spoke to the media about alleged DOJ interference in the investigation, claimed the lawsuit was an attempt to intimidate them. They expressed disappointment at not having their day in court, asserting that Biden's decision to withdraw the suit suggests their position was justified. The case's dismissal follows the withdrawal of Biden’s legal team and ongoing scrutiny of his legal and financial affairs.