In a significant development, House Republicans are expected to hold a closed-door meeting on Friday morning to discuss the possibility of holding a vote to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. This move comes as the GOP leaders believe that a House-wide vote would make it harder for the Biden administration to resist subpoenas and requests for information from House Republicans.
The meeting is expected to feature prominent GOP leaders, including Oversight Chairman James Comer, Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, and Ways & Means Chairman Jason Smith, who will present their case to the House GOP Conference. The investigation primarily revolves around President Biden and his family’s alleged involvement in corrupt influence-peddling schemes, with accusations of profiting from his time as vice president.
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy had previously directed the House to open an impeachment inquiry into Biden in September. However, the White House has dismissed the probe as illegitimate without a formal vote on the matter. Moderate Republicans have also shown support for Speaker Mike Johnson holding a vote on an inquiry, indicating that they see enough justification to investigate Biden.
While the vote would signify House GOP support for investigating President Biden, it would not in itself result in his impeachment. However, sources within the GOP believe that there is sufficient support for the measure to pass. They argue that the impeachment inquiry is necessary to compel the administration to provide information, ensuring that voters are informed ahead of the next November elections.
President Biden and his allies have consistently denied any wrongdoing. The White House has criticized the impeachment inquiry as a “baseless fishing expedition” and accused House Republicans of attempting to distract from their own chaos and dysfunction. White House spokesman Ian Sams stated that the allegations against President Biden have been debunked repeatedly, emphasizing that the American people see through the political desire to smear the President with lies.
The speaker’s office did not provide a comment on the matter. It is important to note that this development signifies a significant escalation in the ongoing political battle between Republicans and Democrats, with Republicans seeking to investigate President Biden and his family, while Democrats dismiss the allegations as baseless.
Elizabeth Elkind, a reporter for Digital, has been closely following Congress and the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and politics. Her previous work includes bylines in Daily Mail and CBS News. For the latest updates on the 2024 campaign trail and exclusive interviews, follow Elizabeth Elkind on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to [email protected].
