David Weiss, the federal attorney who investigated and prosecuted Hunter Biden, resigned quietly in January. His resignation was confirmed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Delaware and the Justice Department. Two sources familiar with the matter stated that Weiss resigned voluntarily and was not asked to do so. He was succeeded by acting U.S. Attorney Shannon T. Hanson, who worked for Weiss previously.
Weiss concluded his investigation and issued a final report on Hunter Biden, which was made public on January 13. In the report, he criticized President Joe Biden for pardoning his son, calling it a “miscarriage of justice.” The cases brought by Weiss resulted in a guilty verdict on gun-related charges in Delaware and a guilty plea on tax and fraud charges in California. Hunter Biden was scheduled to be sentenced in December 2024 for both cases.
Weiss responded pointedly to President Biden’s criticism of the investigation following the pardon, stating that politicians who attack the decisions of career prosecutors undermine the public’s confidence in the criminal justice system. Weiss argued that the president’s statements unfairly impugned the integrity of Department of Justice personnel and other public servants making difficult decisions in good faith.
Weiss did not respond to a request for comment on his resignation. His resignation was not publicly announced at the time, unlike that of former special counsel Jack Smith shortly before Trump’s inauguration. Weiss privately submitted his resignation on January 17, just three days before Trump began his second term.
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