Texas Sen. John Cornyn has expressed support for the House Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, highlighting concerns about the president's actions and his son's indictment. This adds to the scrutiny surrounding the president's dealings with his son and reinforces the Republican-backed push for a comprehensive investigation.
The impeachment inquiry centers on Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, who has been under scrutiny from House Republicans for an extended period, The Texas Tribune reported. House investigators have found instances where Hunter Biden utilized his connection with his father to advance his business interests.
"President Biden has committed the sorts of acts that warrant an impeachment inquiry, so I don’t have any trouble with an impeachment inquiry," Cornyn said during a call with reporters. He emphasized the presence of substantial evidence, indicating the need for a thorough investigation into both the president's actions and those of his son.
On Sept. 15, Sen. Ted Cruz said on X: "I’m glad the House has opened an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden’s corruption."
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy officially mandated House Republicans to initiate an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden on Sept. 12, alleging a "culture of corruption" involving the president and his family. This move comes after McCarthy hinted at the possibility of an impeachment inquiry for several weeks, according to ABC News.
An impeachment inquiry is the initial stage of investigating potential misconduct, marking a step toward possible impeachment proceedings. The House Judiciary Committee typically leads this inquiry, utilizing methods like public hearings and document requests to gather information. If the inquiry yields substantial evidence, articles of impeachment are formulated and necessitate majority approval within the committee before advancing to a House vote. Following this, the Senate initiates a trial based on the articles, holding the power to convict and remove the individual from their position, ABC News reported.
In response to McCarthy's formal call for an impeachment inquiry, White House spokesperson Ian Sams stated on X, "House Republicans have been investigating the president for nine months, and they've turned up no evidence of wrongdoing. His own GOP members have said so. He vowed to hold a vote to open impeachment, now he flip-flopped because he doesn't have support. Extreme politics at its worst."
Hunter Biden was indicted on federal firearms charges on Sept. 14, marking a significant development in a lengthy investigation into the president's son and potentially setting the stage for a high-stakes trial as the 2024 election approaches, AP News reported. The indictment alleges that Biden falsely reported his drug use when purchasing a firearm in October 2018, a period during which he has admitted grappling with an addiction to crack cocaine, as outlined by a special counsel in federal court in Delaware.