In a fiery exchange on their respective shows, Fox News host Sean Hannity and Jesse Watters voiced their outrage over the appointment of David Weiss as the special counsel in the ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden. Both Hannity and Watters pulled no punches as they unleashed scathing criticism of the Department of Justice (DOJ), accusing them of employing Weiss' appointment as a strategy to shield President Joe Biden.

Hannity, renowned for his candid commentary, labeled the appointment a "sham from the get-go," arguing that the DOJ had deliberately delayed the criminal probe into Hunter Biden for years. He specifically highlighted Weiss' involvement in the rejected plea deal negotiation, describing it as a "sweetheart deal" that the average person would never receive. Hannity asserted that Weiss was ill-suited for the position, given his previous inaction and apparent leniency towards Hunter Biden.

Watters, on his show "Jesse Watters Primetime," echoed Hannity's sentiments, asserting that the appointment of Weiss was a grave error. He criticized Weiss for never even looking at Hunter Biden's laptop, failing to follow up on allegations of a $5 million bribe involving Joe Biden, and displaying a lack of initiative in pursuing search warrants. Watters argued that Weiss' appointment raised doubts about the ability to conduct a fair investigation into the Bidens, especially considering his prior involvement in the plea agreement. He suggested that Republicans demand access to the scope memo of the investigation to ensure that Weiss could pursue leads that might potentially implicate Joe Biden.

The appointment of Weiss as special counsel by Attorney General Merrick Garland has caused raised eyebrows among GOP lawmakers, including Senator Lindsey Graham, who deemed it a "political decision." Graham accused the DOJ of attempting to solve a legal problem of their own making and questioned Weiss' impartiality. He expressed doubt that Weiss could conduct an unbiased investigation into the Bidens, given his past role in the plea agreement. Graham viewed the decision to appoint Weiss as a misguided attempt to clean up the mess surrounding the investigation.

In response to the mounting criticism, Attorney General Garland defended his selection of Weiss during a press conference. He stated that the decision adhered to DOJ regulations and emphasized that it underscored the ongoing nature of the investigation into Hunter Biden and any associated matters. Garland made it clear that the White House had not been informed of his decision prior to the announcement, dispelling concerns of political influence.

The controversy surrounding Weiss' appointment as special counsel has sparked further debates about the fairness and integrity of the investigation into Hunter Biden. Republican lawmakers are now demanding transparency and answers concerning the scope and direction of the probe. The appointment of Weiss has only heightened the already profound political divide surrounding the Biden family's business dealings, casting doubt on whether the investigation can genuinely remain impartial.