GOP-led committees release Biden impeachment report without formally recommending the House move forward with impeachment
The trio of Republican-led committees leading the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden released a report on Monday, arguing that the president has “engaged in impeachable conduct” without making a formal recommendation for the House of Representat
A 291-page report released by three Republican-led House committees on Monday alleges that President Joe Biden "engaged in impeachable conduct" but stops short of formally recommending impeachment. The report, released on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention, argues that Biden "knowingly participated" in a conspiracy to leverage his position as vice president and beyond for his family's financial benefit.
Despite presenting a case for impeachment, the report leaves the final decision to the House of Representatives. This move reflects the Republican's inability to convince their narrow majority to move forward with articles of impeachment. With Biden no longer seeking re-election and the focus shifting towards the 2024 presidential election, the momentum for scrutinizing Biden has waned.
The report, largely a rehash of previous unsupported claims, focuses on allegations that the Biden family used Joe Biden's influence to enrich themselves through foreign business dealings. It claims that Hunter Biden, James Biden, and their business partners knowingly sold "the brand" – access to Joe Biden – for profit. However, some key witnesses, including convicted fraudster Devon Archer, testified that while the appearance of access was offered, it didn't result in any material business benefits for the Bidens.
The report also heavily features claims made by Tony Bobulinski, a former Biden family business associate. Bobulinski alleges that Joe Biden was "an enabler" in his family's business dealings. However, other associates have stated that Biden was never involved in any foreign business ventures. Democrats have dismissed Bobulinski as an unreliable witness.
Furthermore, the report accuses the White House and Biden administration of hindering congressional access to key documents and witnesses. The committees sought an audio recording of Biden's interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur regarding classified documents. While the transcript was released, Republicans argue that the audio would provide more insight into Biden's mental fitness. The White House has asserted executive privilege over the audio files, and the Justice Department has defended this decision, citing privacy concerns.
The report also alleges that the White House blocked the release of emails sent and received by Biden during his time as vice president, and that the administration obstructed investigations into Hunter Biden's taxes and business dealings. While some investigations into Hunter Biden faced delays and additional layers of scrutiny, these delays are attributed to his father's prominent position.
Democrats have dismissed the report as a waste of taxpayer dollars and a continuation of Republican attempts to smear Biden. They argue that the report is filled with "lies and propaganda" and that it fails to produce any credible evidence of wrongdoing by the president.
The report's release marks the culmination of a year-long investigation that has been marked by partisan gridlock. While Republicans maintain that they have a constitutional duty to conduct oversight, Democrats have accused them of engaging in a politically motivated witch hunt. The final outcome of this investigation remains uncertain, but its impact on the upcoming election is likely to be significant.
Despite presenting a case for impeachment, the report leaves the final decision to the House of Representatives. This move reflects the Republican's inability to convince their narrow majority to move forward with articles of impeachment. With Biden no longer seeking re-election and the focus shifting towards the 2024 presidential election, the momentum for scrutinizing Biden has waned.
The report, largely a rehash of previous unsupported claims, focuses on allegations that the Biden family used Joe Biden's influence to enrich themselves through foreign business dealings. It claims that Hunter Biden, James Biden, and their business partners knowingly sold "the brand" – access to Joe Biden – for profit. However, some key witnesses, including convicted fraudster Devon Archer, testified that while the appearance of access was offered, it didn't result in any material business benefits for the Bidens.
The report also heavily features claims made by Tony Bobulinski, a former Biden family business associate. Bobulinski alleges that Joe Biden was "an enabler" in his family's business dealings. However, other associates have stated that Biden was never involved in any foreign business ventures. Democrats have dismissed Bobulinski as an unreliable witness.
Furthermore, the report accuses the White House and Biden administration of hindering congressional access to key documents and witnesses. The committees sought an audio recording of Biden's interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur regarding classified documents. While the transcript was released, Republicans argue that the audio would provide more insight into Biden's mental fitness. The White House has asserted executive privilege over the audio files, and the Justice Department has defended this decision, citing privacy concerns.
The report also alleges that the White House blocked the release of emails sent and received by Biden during his time as vice president, and that the administration obstructed investigations into Hunter Biden's taxes and business dealings. While some investigations into Hunter Biden faced delays and additional layers of scrutiny, these delays are attributed to his father's prominent position.
Democrats have dismissed the report as a waste of taxpayer dollars and a continuation of Republican attempts to smear Biden. They argue that the report is filled with "lies and propaganda" and that it fails to produce any credible evidence of wrongdoing by the president.
The report's release marks the culmination of a year-long investigation that has been marked by partisan gridlock. While Republicans maintain that they have a constitutional duty to conduct oversight, Democrats have accused them of engaging in a politically motivated witch hunt. The final outcome of this investigation remains uncertain, but its impact on the upcoming election is likely to be significant.