Megyn Kelly has slammed Hunter Biden for his shocking performance in Congress amid Republicans threatening to cast him in contempt.
Former Fox News host Kelly, 53, called Hunter's move a “massive middle finger to everyone.”
“The first son and his lawyers strolled in and sat down: 'Hey, we deserve to be here,'” she said Wednesday on her SiriusXM podcast “The Megyn Kelly Show.”
The president's troubled son, 53, staged the stunt as he sat and listened as Republican Rep. Nancy Mace said he “didn't have any shit” and “should be in jail” for refusing to give one behind closed doors to attend the testimony.
He then stood up and walked out after about 17 minutes as Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene began questioning him about his business dealings and the ongoing impeachment inquiry into his father, Joe Biden.
Megyn Kelly has slammed Hunter Biden for his shocking performance in Congress amid Republicans threatening to cast him in contempt
The president's troubled son, 53, staged the stunt on Wednesday as he sat and listened as GOP Rep. Nancy Mace said he “didn't have any shit” and “should be in jail” for refusing to be one To attend testimony behind closed doors
Kelly spoke about the chaos that erupted in Congress when Hunter was announced.
“Recently, Hunter Biden showed up unannounced on Capitol Hill while crashing a House committee hearing on his arrest for contempt of Congress,” she said.
“They insisted on appearing at the subpoenaed statement they wanted him to make.”
She added: “Republican Nancy Mace of South Carolina called him out and was rightly called out herself.”
“Woah, I've never heard of anyone shouting balls at a congressional hearing.” I think it's a first.
“Just when you thought things couldn’t get any wilder, Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene started talking, and Hunter got up and just walked out.”
Kelly further criticized Hunter for the stunt, claiming he could get away with it because he was a Biden.
“You see, if you're a Biden, you can decide when you appear before Congress and when you don't.” “It's up to you, even if you have a subpoena,” she said.
“Even though Trump is currently being prosecuted by Jack Smith for defying a subpoena.”
“But if you're Hunter Biden, that's fine, and even if they hold the hearing and find out whether you should be prosecuted for refusing your subpoena, you can just walk in and out at your leisure.” “It is great to be a Biden.”
Former Fox News host Kelly, 53, called Hunter's surprise appearance a “massive middle finger to everyone.”
Hunter entered the committee hearing room with his attorneys, Abbe Lowell and Kevin Morris, and sat in the front row
Hunter Biden showed up on Capitol Hill at the start of an indictment to accuse him of contempt of Congress
Hunter faced a barrage of questions from reporters after he stormed out of the hearing – including being asked “what type” of crack he smoked and why he put his father, Joe, on speakerphone more than 20 times to talk to his business friends.
He was also asked if he had been drinking crack when he crashed the Republican hearings.
“What kind of crack do you normally smoke, Mr. Biden?” a reporter shouted — which he ignored — as his lawyer, Abbe Lowell, issued a brief statement sharply criticizing Republicans and claiming that Hunter was willing to testify publicly.
“What’s your favorite crack?” Another reporter was asked.
Hunter caused a circus as cameras and reporters swarmed him for the very brief appearance amid the scandal surrounding his shady foreign dealings.
Last week it was revealed that Hunter is filming a top-secret documentary to highlight his battle with crack cocaine addiction and his financial problems.
Republicans started grilling Hunter about the “made-for-TV publicity stunt.”
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith, R-Mo., wrote “These terms are non-negotiable.”
GOP whip Tom Emmer said: “Another day, another ridiculous PR stunt from Hunter Biden.”
“If this is the Biden family’s strategy to distract the American people from their disturbing pattern of corruption, then it is pointless.”
Hunter entered the committee hearing room with his attorneys, Abbe Lowell and Kevin Morris, sat in the front row and silently took in the chaos that unfolded before him as lawmakers grappled with the remarkable turn of events.
The committee's top Democrat, Jamie Raskin, seemed aware that the president's son would disrupt proceedings with his shocking appearance.
“Who bribed Hunter Biden to be here today?” asked Rep. Nancy Mace, R-R-S.C. “You are the epitome of white privilege when you come on the Oversight Committee, spit in our faces and ignore a congressional subpoena to be dismissed.”
“You have no shit coming here,” she spat. “I think Hunter Biden should be arrested right here, right now,” Mace continued. 'I'm looking at you!'
“I believe that Hunter Biden should be held in complete contempt. 'I believe he should be sent to prison immediately!' remarked the enthusiastic Republican congresswoman.
Democrat Jared Moskowitz – who also appeared to be aware of the ploy – asked lawmakers for a show of hands because they wanted to answer Hunter's questions as he stood in front of them.
Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, left a meeting of the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill
Hunter entered the committee hearing room with his attorneys, Abbe Lowell and Kevin Morris, sat in the front row and silently took in the chaos that unfolded before him as lawmakers grappled with the remarkable turn of events
Hunter defied a subpoena last month requiring him to give behind-closed-door deposition as part of Republicans' impeachment inquiry into whether President Joe Biden was connected to or benefited from his son's shady business dealings
He embarrassed Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., daring him to question Hunter because he came to the public hearing and threatening to make the contempt vote “bipartisan.”
“Listen, I'm doing this in a bipartisan way.” I'm going to vote for Hunter contempt today. You can get my vote. You can get my vote, but I want you to show the American people that you mean business.” Moskowitz scoffed before issuing subpoenas for Republicans who had not complied with the committee's Jan. 6 witness calls.
Hunter then stormed out of the hearing room following Moskowitz's remarks, immediately after Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., began speaking less than 30 minutes into the hearing.
“I think it's clear and obvious to anyone watching this hearing today that Hunter Biden is afraid of strong conservative Republican women because he can't even face my words when I was about to speak to him,” Greene said.
“What a coward,” she cried.
Two top GOP-led committees are preparing to vote to convict Hunter of contempt of Congress after he defied a congressional subpoena for closed-door testimony.
Republicans say his “obstruction” of their impeachment inquiry forced them to take the president's son to court to compel his cooperation or face up to a year in prison.
Hunter defied a subpoena last month requiring him to give behind-closed-door deposition as part of Republicans' impeachment inquiry into whether President Joe Biden was connected to or benefited from his son's shady business dealings.
Instead of appearing for his required testimony, Hunter appeared outside the Capitol to deliver a dramatic tirade in which he criticized “shameless” Republicans while saying he would only testify in a public forum.