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The House, in a highly contentious move, voted Wednesday to authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. This move, which passed along party lines, 221-212, has left conservative Republicans feeling triumphant as they hope it will finally give them the power to enforce their subpoenas and requests for documents.
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The investigation aims to delve into whether President Biden used his position to benefit himself and his family, as well as whether he pressured the Department of Justice to protect his son, Hunter Biden, from potential legal troubles. The inquiry is also targeting the Biden family’s alleged involvement in foreign business dealings.
Key figures leading the inquiry, including Reps. James Comer, Jim Jordan, and Jason Smith, have been vocal about their inability to produce concrete evidence to support the current allegations. However, they are optimistic that by authorizing an impeachment inquiry, they will be able to gather the necessary information to either prove or dismiss these claims.
During the resolution’s debate, Rep. Comer emphasized that President Biden must be held accountable for his alleged lies and obstruction. The Republican leaders believe that with the full House authorizing the inquiry, they will now possess the legal firepower needed to enforce their subpoenas and information requests.
The contentious vote came shortly after Hunter Biden made a bold appearance at the Capitol, defying a congressional subpoena to sit for a closed-door deposition. He stated, “I’m right here” in response to years of being the subject of what he called relentless attacks by the “Trump attack machine.”
In response to the impeachment inquiry, the White House and Congressional Democrats have denounced the move, dismissing it as a partisan witch hunt. President Biden condemned their actions, stating that they are choosing to waste time on baseless political stunts unsupported by facts, instead of focusing on critical issues to improve the lives of Americans.
