The potential for a formal impeachment investigation into President Biden has been floated by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, marking the most direct indication of such action from the California Republican yet.
“The journey down the evidence trail seems to be inching us closer to an impeachment inquiry,” McCarthy declared to Sean Hannity of Fox News on Monday. He implied that this legislative device would empower Congress to extract all necessary details and intelligence.
The context of McCarthy’s statement is a string of Congressional probes, spearheaded by House Republicans, aimed squarely at President Biden, his administration, and even his family, notably his son, Hunter Biden.
Accusations of political meddling in Hunter Biden’s tax investigation, purportedly coming from two IRS whistleblowers, have become a contentious topic.
Despite the rebuffs by US Attorney David Weiss and Attorney General Merrick Garland, House Republicans continue to demand responses. Hunter Biden has consented to plead guilty to two federal tax misdemeanors as part of a plea arrangement.
White House Rebuts McCarthy’s Claims
Reacting to the developments, the White House castigated the Republican House members for their apparent determination to challenge the president, regardless of the facts.
