WASHINGTON: On the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Congressional Republicans formally presented their case for the impeachment of US President Joe Biden, though the effort is unlikely to gain significant traction.
The report, compiled by three key committees in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, accuses Biden of corruption linked to his son Hunter Biden’s international business dealings.
Jim Jordan, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, claimed that the investigation demonstrated Biden had “abused his public office for the private financial benefit of the Biden family and business associates.” However, the report lacks direct evidence connecting Biden to his son’s business ventures or showing that he used his office for personal gain.
The document, based largely on indirect implications and innuendos regarding Biden’s connections with his son, includes accusations from a period when Biden was out of office, following his tenure as vice president under Barack Obama.
Biden, who is expected to deliver a significant speech at the Democratic convention and pass the political baton to Vice President Kamala Harris, has consistently denied any involvement in or benefit from his son’s business activities, including those in Ukraine and China.
Republicans have long leveraged Hunter Biden’s foreign business ties and personal struggles to discredit the president. Despite numerous efforts to build an impeachment case, these attempts have not yet resulted in a formal vote by the House. With Republicans holding only a narrow majority, it is uncertain whether Monday’s report will lead to a vote on impeachment, given the likely Democratic opposition.
Should the House proceed with impeachment, the Democratic-controlled Senate is expected to acquit Biden. Democrats on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee dismissed the Republican allegations, asserting that the evidence presented fails to prove any wrongdoing or constitute an impeachable offense.
