The key players in the dispute over the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS)request for Hunter Biden’s financial information are as follows:
Hunter Biden: The son of former Vice President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden is the primary subject of the IRS inquiry.
Joe Biden: Former Vice President of the United States and current frontrunner in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary. Joe Biden has been vocal in his defense of his son.
IRS: The federal agency responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing tax laws. The IRS has requested Hunter Biden’s financial information as part of an audit.
Donald Trump: The current President of the United States, Donald Trump has become involved in the dispute, voicing his support for the IRS’s request for Hunter Biden’s financial information.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): A non-profit organization that advocates for civil and human rights. The ACLU has filed a suit against the IRS arguing that its request for Hunter Biden’s financial information is a violation of his fourth amendment rights.
The judge: An unnamed judge will decide the outcome of the case. Ultimately, it is up to the judge to decide whether or not the IRS’s request for Hunter Biden’s financial information is constitutional.
