In a series of scathing remarks, Fox News host Sean Hannity and Jesse Watters expressed their outrage over the appointment of David Weiss as special counsel in the Hunter Biden investigation. Hannity labeled it a "sham from the get-go," accusing the Department of Justice (DOJ) of using this appointment as a strategy to protect President Joe Biden. Hannity criticized the decision to promote Weiss, who had been slow-walking the criminal probe into Hunter Biden for several years. He also highlighted the rejected plea deal that Weiss attempted to negotiate, emphasizing that it was a "sweetheart deal" that no one else would receive.

Watters echoed Hannity's sentiments on his show, "Jesse Watters Primetime," calling the appointment of Weiss as special counsel a mistake. Watters pointed out that Weiss had never opened Hunter Biden's laptop, tipped off to search warrants, and failed to follow up on allegations of a $5 million bribe involving Joe Biden. He argued that Weiss, who had previously been caught trying to arrange a plea deal for Hunter, was not the right person for the job. Watters suggested that Republicans demand to see the scope memo of the investigation to ensure that Weiss is allowed to pursue leads that could implicate Joe Biden.

The appointment of Weiss as special counsel by Attorney General Merrick Garland has raised eyebrows among GOP lawmakers. Sen. Lindsey Graham criticized the move, calling it a "political decision" and accused the DOJ of trying to solve a legal problem they created for themselves. Graham questioned the impartiality of Weiss and expressed doubt that he could fairly investigate the Bidens, given his previous involvement in the plea agreement. He argued that the decision to appoint Weiss as special counsel was a misguided attempt to clean up the mess surrounding the investigation.

Attorney General Garland defended his appointment of Weiss at a press conference, stating that it was in accordance with DOJ regulations. Garland emphasized that the appointment indicated the ongoing nature of the investigation into Hunter Biden and any related matters. He clarified that the White House was not informed of his decision before the announcement.

The controversy surrounding the appointment of Weiss as special counsel has ignited further debates about the fairness and integrity of the investigation into Hunter Biden. Republican lawmakers are calling for transparency and demanding answers about the scope and direction of the probe. The appointment of Weiss has only intensified the political divide surrounding the Biden family's business dealings and has raised questions about the impartiality of the investigation.