House Republicans have released a scathing report accusing President Biden of committing impeachable offenses, just hours before he is set to speak at the Democratic National Convention. The report alleges that Biden engaged in abuse of power and obstruction of justice by participating in a $27 million influence-peddling scheme with his family members’ foreign business partners during his time as vice president. The investigation, which began in September 2023, compiled evidence from witnesses, subpoenas, and documents, revealing a global influence peddling racket involving the Biden family.
The report highlights the extent of Biden’s involvement in the scheme, stating that he knowingly participated in a conspiracy to enrich his family through his position of public trust. The Biden family allegedly made millions of dollars through corrupt dealings in countries such as China, Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan. Foreign entities funneled money through shell companies and other accounts linked to the Biden family, while Biden himself met and dined with these foreign patrons, implying that they had access to him in exchange for payments.
While it is unlikely that Republicans will be able to impeach President Biden due to their narrow majority in the House, a lesser reprimand such as a censure is possible. Democrats argue that Biden did nothing wrong and that his interactions with his family’s business partners were no different from those of previous first families. However, the report presents a trove of evidence contradicting Biden’s claims that he had no involvement in his family’s business deals.
The report also accuses the White House of obstructing the investigation by denying access to important witnesses and records, including emails, drafts of speeches, and recordings of interviews. The Biden administration’s interference in a criminal probe of Hunter Biden’s taxes is also highlighted. The report concludes that Biden’s actions amount to abuse of power and obstruction of justice or obstruction of Congress.
Despite Biden’s announcement of his retirement and the diminished political salience of the impeachment inquiry, the report serves as a blemish on his legacy. The findings suggest that Biden’s conduct represents one of the most egregious abuses of power in U.S. history. Although impeachment may not be likely, the report calls for the House of Representatives to evaluate the information and take appropriate next steps.
Overall, the report presents a comprehensive investigation into the Biden family’s alleged influence-peddling scheme and highlights the extent of Biden’s involvement. The evidence provided raises serious concerns about abuse of power and obstruction of justice, warranting further examination and consideration.
