House Investigation Says Biden Committed “Impeachable” Corruption Offenses

House Republicans have released a scathing report alleging President Joe Biden engaged in “impeachable conduct” by abusing his office to enrich his family through foreign business deals.

At a Glance

• GOP report claims Biden engaged in “impeachable conduct” and “defrauded the United States”
• Biden family and associates allegedly received over $27 million from foreign entities since 2014
• Report accuses Biden of leveraging his position as vice president for family financial gain
• White House dismisses the report as a “failed stunt” lacking evidence

House Republicans Release Damning Report on Biden Family Dealings

A 292-page report prepared by the House Oversight, Judiciary, and Ways and Means Committees has leveled serious allegations against President Joe Biden, claiming he engaged in “impeachable conduct” by abusing his office to financially benefit his family. The report, released on August 19, 2024, asserts that Biden “defrauded the United States to enrich his family” through a series of complex financial transactions involving foreign entities.

According to the report, the Biden family and their associates allegedly received over $27 million from foreign sources since 2014, coinciding with Joe Biden’s tenure as vice president and beyond. The investigation claims to have uncovered “overwhelming evidence” of Biden’s involvement in a conspiracy to monetize his public office for personal gain.

Allegations of Foreign Entanglements and Influence Peddling

The report details specific instances of alleged misconduct, including a 2014 dinner with Russian oligarch Yelena Baturina and meetings with Chinese business figures. Republicans claim these encounters were part of a broader effort to leverage Biden’s position for financial gain. The investigation also alleges that Biden’s role as vice president was used to secure over $8 million in loans from Democrat benefactors.

“Joe Biden’s participation in his family’s influence peddling represents — as quantified by sheer dollar amounts flowing to a public official’s personal interests — one of the most egregious abuses of power uncovered in the history of the United States,” the report alleges.

The investigation, which began in September 2023, stems from evidence of Biden’s interactions with his relatives’ foreign business partners during his vice presidency. Witnesses reportedly testified that Hunter Biden invoked his father’s name in business dealings with foreign companies, further implicating the President in the alleged scheme.

White House Responds to Allegations

The White House has vehemently denied the accusations, with spokesperson Sharon Yang dismissing the report as a failed political stunt. Yang stated that the investigation “only managed to turn up evidence that refuted their false and baseless conspiracy theories.” The administration maintains that President Biden has not engaged in any wrongdoing and that the report lacks substantial evidence to support its claims.

“This failed stunt will only be remembered for how it became an embarrassment that their own members distanced themselves from as they only managed to turn up evidence that refuted their false and baseless conspiracy theories,” Sharon Yang, White House spokesperson for Oversight Investigations said in response to the news.

Implications and Next Steps

While the report stops short of formally recommending impeachment, it presents evidence for House members to assess. Speaker Mike Johnson has commended the report but has not outlined specific plans for articles of impeachment. The impeachment inquiry was formalized by the full House in December 2023, and this report represents a significant milestone in the ongoing investigation.

As the political landscape continues to evolve, the allegations against President Biden and his family are likely to remain a contentious issue. The report’s findings may impact the upcoming election cycle and could potentially lead to further investigations or legal proceedings. However, with conflicting narratives from Republicans and the White House, the American public will ultimately need to weigh the evidence and decide for themselves.