House GOP Expected to Launch Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden’s Foreign Business Activities
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) stated on Monday that he anticipates the House GOP’s ongoing investigations into President Biden’s family’s foreign business activities will escalate to the level of an impeachment inquiry. McCarthy’s comments come in response to Biden’s previous assertions during the election campaign that he never discussed business matters with his family or received any money from China, statements that McCarthy asserts are false.
During an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, McCarthy referenced the allegations made by two IRS whistleblowers, who claimed that the investigation into Hunter Biden’s potential tax crimes was deliberately delayed by prosecutors. Additionally, House GOP investigations uncovered evidence suggesting that millions of foreign funds were channeled through shell companies to benefit Biden family members and associates.
McCarthy emphasized that the party has followed the evidence and calls for an impeachment inquiry, which grants Congress extensive powers to access vital information. He accused President Biden of mimicking Richard Nixon’s tactics by using government resources for personal gain and obstructing congressional oversight.
The White House swiftly responded to McCarthy’s comments, accusing House Republicans of neglecting the pressing issues affecting the American people. Ian Sams, the White House spokesperson for oversight and investigations, expressed disappointment in the GOP’s priorities, urging them to focus on matters like addressing inflation and unemployment.
McCarthy’s impeachment inquiry suggestion follows the recent release of an FBI document by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.). The document contains unverified corruption allegations concerning Hunter Biden’s involvement with Ukrainian energy company Burisma. Although McCarthy did not base his impeachment inquiry proposal on these unproven claims, their publication further fueled Republican skepticism surrounding the Biden family’s foreign business dealings.
The New York Post also reported that a former associate of Hunter Biden, Devon Archer, plans to testify before the House Oversight and Reform Committee this week. Archer allegedly intends to disclose details about Hunter Biden putting then-Vice President Biden on speakerphone during meetings with foreign business partners.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre affirmed in a briefing that the president was never involved in business ventures with his son. McCarthy challenged this assertion, questioning why the Bidens only received funds from countries such as China and Romania that faced significant challenges.
McCarthy has previously shown an inclination towards impeachment inquiries, having recently suggested initiating one against Attorney General Merrick Garland. This proposal arose due to Garland’s contradiction of IRS Whistleblowers regarding the prosecutor’s authority to bring charges against Hunter Biden in other jurisdictions.
A Morning Consult survey conducted from June 22-24 revealed that 30 percent of registered voters believe it is a top priority for Congress to investigate whether President Biden should face impeachment. This sentiment was shared by 11 percent of Democrats, 24 percent of independents, and 55 percent of Republicans. Additionally, 27 percent of respondents believe that investigating Hunter Biden’s finances should be a top priority for Congress, with 12 percent of Democrats, 24 percent of independents, and 46 percent of Republicans in agreement.
It remains to be seen whether the House GOP’s investigations will ultimately lead to an impeachment inquiry.