First son Hunter Biden has reportedly agreed to testify publicly before the House Oversight Committee on December 13, according to a letter seen by Fox News.

The outlet noted further that the first son “agreed to comply with a subpoena issued by House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., according to the letter sent to the committee Tuesday, but he is demanding that the testimony be public.”

Sources told the outlet that initially, the subpoena was for closed-door testimony.

“We have seen you use closed door sessions to manipulate, even distort the facts and misinform the public. We therefore propose opening the door,” Biden attorney Abbe Lowell wrote. “If, as you claim, your efforts are important and involve issues that Americans should know about, then let light shine on the proceedings.”

In a statement, Comer concurred that Biden should be given the chance to testify publicly. However, he emphasized that Biden is still obligated to participate in the closed-door deposition scheduled for December 13.

“Hunter Biden is trying to play by his own rules instead of following the rules required of everyone else. That won’t stand with House Republicans,” Comer said in a statement to Fox News.

“Our lawfully issued subpoena to Hunter Biden requires him to appear for a deposition on December 13,” he added. “We expect full cooperation with our subpoena for a deposition but also agree that Hunter Biden should have the opportunity to testify in a public setting at a future date.”

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), meanwhile, said he is looking forward to Hunter’s closed-door testimony next month “and subsequently at a public hearing.”

Fox News adds:

Comer subpoenaed the president’s son, the president’s brother James Biden and his business associated Rob Walker earlier this month as part of the Republican-led investigation into the Biden family’s business dealings. 

The committee has also sought interviews from James Biden’s wife, Sara Biden; President Biden’s daughter-in-law, Hallie Biden, the widow of President Biden’s son, Beau, who later was romantically involved with Hunter; Hallie Biden’s older sister, Elizabeth Secundy; and Hunter Biden’s wife, Melissa Cohen.

The committee also requested a transcribed interview with Hunter Biden’s former business associate, Tony Bobulinski, who was also involved in Sinohawk Holdings.

Previously, Lowell said Hunter is “eager to have the opportunity” to testify “in a public forum” to answer questions about whether he leveraged his father’s political positions to sell influence and make business deals.