House Republicans Move Closer to Impeachment Inquiry of President Biden

House Republicans are moving closer to opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, with some saying the conference should pull the trigger as soon as next month when Congress reconvenes.

The momentum for impeachment has been building since the spring, when two IRS whistleblowers came forward with allegations that the Biden administration had interfered in the investigation into Hunter Biden’s business dealings in Ukraine. The whistleblowers’ testimony has been corroborated by other witnesses, and Republicans believe it provides grounds for impeachment.

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has said that he is open to an impeachment inquiry, but he has also said that he wants to see more evidence before making a decision. However, some Republicans are urging him to move forward now, arguing that the evidence is already clear that Biden has committed impeachable offenses.

If the House does open an impeachment inquiry, it would be the first time that a president has been impeached in the first year of his term since Andrew Johnson in 1868. It is also a risky move for Republicans, as it could backfire and energize Democratic voters in the midterm elections.

However, some Republicans believe that the risk is worth it, arguing that Biden needs to be held accountable for his alleged wrongdoing. They also believe that an impeachment inquiry would help to damage Biden’s presidency and make it more difficult for him to pass his agenda.

The decision of whether or not to open an impeachment inquiry is a difficult one for Republicans. There are strong arguments on both sides of the issue. Ultimately, the decision will likely come down to McCarthy and whether he believes that the evidence is strong enough to warrant an impeachment inquiry.

If the House does open an impeachment inquiry, it would be a major escalation in the political battle between Republicans and Democrats. It would also be a significant development in the ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden’s business dealings in Ukraine. The inquiry is likely to be highly partisan, and it is unclear what the outcome will be. However, it is a development that is sure to keep Washington on edge for months to come.