J.D. Vance Doubles Down on Holding Up Biden DOJ Nominees in Wake of Hunter Biden Deal Posted on June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 by Darryl Ballou Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance (R) on Tuesday doubled down on holding up President Biden’s Department of Justice (DOJ) nominees in the wake of Hunter Biden getting “a slap on the wrist” in his plead deal.