Staff Reports
The House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The resolution passed with a vote of 221 to 212, with Republicans unanimously supporting the measure. This formalized status will grant House investigators the power to enforce subpoenas and gather evidence surrounding allegations that President Biden traded official acts for foreign dollars. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, emphasized the need to investigate whether the president is compromised.
Breaking: House votes to formalize impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden with floor vote.
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Democrats, on the other hand, voted as a unified block to oppose the resolution’s adoption. The White House has failed to provide investigators with essential information, including details about two loan agreements between Joe Biden and his brother James Biden totaling $240,000. Additionally, they have not provided 99.98 percent of the requested records from President Biden, including alias emails, documents related to an alleged $5 million bribe, and materials relating to the mishandling of classified documents.
This impeachment inquiry vote comes at a critical time for House Republicans, as their majority is already slim and expected to shrink further with the resignations of Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California and Rep. Bill Johnson of Florida. The focus of the inquiry will likely be on Hunter Biden’s business dealings and allegations of his father’s knowledge and involvement. House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer and Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan have initiated contempt of Congress proceedings against Hunter Biden for his failure to appear before the committees.
Public opinion polling shows that Americans are highly skeptical of both Hunter and Joe Biden. The investigations into the Biden family have revealed that Joe Biden received money from his brother and son, and that nine other family members have received payments from the family’s foreign business ventures. The public is demanding answers and accountability from the president. It is essential that these investigations proceed to uncover the truth and hold those involved accountable.
It is crucial that these impeachment proceedings continue and that President Biden and his family are held accountable for their actions. The American people deserve the truth, and it is clear that there are serious allegations that need to be investigated. The evidence against the Bidens is mounting, and it is only fair that they face the consequences of their alleged wrongdoing. The American justice system must be allowed to run its course, and if President Biden is found guilty of any crimes, he should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
