House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has intensified the House GOP’s call for an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, citing a constitutional duty to address the issue. Speaking on Fox & Friends Weekend on Saturday, December 2, Johnson emphasized the clarity of evidence, declaring, “The Constitution requires the House to follow the truth where it leads. We have a duty to do this. We cannot stop the process,” as reported by The Hill.
Johnson, a prominent figure leading House Republicans, has raised allegations of impropriety against President Biden and his family, alleging questionable business deals involving money from foreign interests. While the ongoing House Oversight Committee investigation, chaired by Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), has not directly implicated the president, Republicans like Johnson are pushing for an impeachment inquiry.
The current probe faces criticism from Democrats who argue it is a politically motivated effort to undermine Biden’s 2024 reelection chances. Nevertheless, Johnson has consistently supported the investigation, expressing commitment to the committee’s inquiries into the Biden family.
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Last month, Johnson emphasized the need for further action, stating, “At this stage, our impeachment inquiry has already shown the corrupt conduct of the President’s family, and that he and White House officials have repeatedly lied about his knowledge and involvement in his family’s business activities.”
Calling for key witnesses to testify under oath, Johnson insisted on the importance of filling gaps in the investigative record. The spotlight has particularly fallen on Hunter Biden, the president’s son, who expressed a willingness to testify but insisted on a public setting, sparking division among Republicans and criticism from Chairman Comer.
“Hunter Biden is trying to play by his own rules instead of following the rules required of everyone else,” remarked Comer, highlighting tensions within the GOP regarding the terms of Hunter Biden’s potential testimony.
While the Biden investigation momentarily took a back seat amid government funding debates and the selection of a new House Speaker, Johnson’s recent statements indicate a renewed commitment from the GOP to pursue a comprehensive inquiry. Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) hinted at the possibility of a vote on an impeachment inquiry within the next two weeks, signaling a potential turning point in the ongoing political drama surrounding the Biden administration.
As the GOP intensifies its push, the prospect of a looming impeachment inquiry adds another layer of uncertainty to the political landscape, raising questions about the potential consequences for the Biden presidency.
