Staff Reports
Republican Representative James Comer of Kentucky and Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin of Maryland had a strong disagreement over the impeachment investigation into President Joe Biden during a hearing. They argued during a House Oversight Committee meeting called “Defending America from the Chinese Communist Party’s Political Warfare, Part I.” Raskin criticized the impeachment inquiry into Biden that began in December, calling it baseless. Comer disagreed with Raskin’s comments and defended the investigation.
The House voted 221-212 to start the impeachment inquiry focusing on Biden’s family business with China. Evidence showed that the Bidens received millions of dollars from Chinese companies. Comer presented bank records and other documents to support his claim. He questioned Raskin about the $9,000 transferred from China to the Bidens, challenging Raskin’s defense of the family’s financial activities.
‘You Need Therapy!’: Hearing Implodes As James Comer, Jamie Raskin Get Into Heated Shouting Match pic.twitter.com/SWMHVmkbJP
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During the hearing, Comer revealed a June 2018 email from a bank investigator expressing concern about Hunter Biden’s business connections and legal issues faced by a business partner. The discussion turned to allegations of China offering $9 million to Joe Biden’s family, which Raskin disputed as a discredited lie. Comer accused Raskin of trying to attack Tony Bobulinski, a former associate of Hunter Biden who has assisted the committee’s investigation.
Comer criticized Raskin for focusing on Russia and former President Trump, suggesting Raskin needed therapy for his fixation on these topics. The clash highlighted the deep political divide over the impeachment investigation into President Biden. Conservatives may find the exchange concerning, seeing it as an attempt to dismiss potential wrongdoing by the Biden family. The investigation into the Bidens’ ties with China continues to spark heated debates in Congress.
