In a letter to Jim Jordan on Friday, David Weiss, the US attorney in Delaware, firmly rejected assertions that the investigation into Hunter Biden’s tax filings was impeded. Nevertheless, he gave House Republicans what they are looking for: enough ambiguity to continue their desired narrative.

This diabolical movement, propped up by a steady stream of dark money, clings to “free speech” like a life raft. But it’s all about whose speech is in line with their politics.