Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said on Sunday that an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden would be the “natural step forward” after the House Republican-led investigations into Biden and his family.
According to McCarthy, the investigations into the Biden family uncovered foreign dealings made while Biden was still serving as vice President.
McCarthy was asked about his plans to bring forward an impeachment inquiry when Congress returns in September while speaking with “Sunday Morning Futures.” The Speaker shared praise for the probes done into the Biden family’s finances.
“So, if you look at all the information we have been able to gather so far, it is a natural step forward that you would have to go to an impeachment inquiry,” McCarthy said.
Last month, McCarthy discussed a potential impeachment inquiry, saying that it would give Congress “the apex of legal power to get all the information they need.”
Investigations have largely been focused on the president’s son, Hunter Biden, and his work on the board of a Ukrainian energy company while his father was vice president.
McCarthy said that Biden’s previous statements about not having any discussions with his son about his foreign business activities were “not true,” going as far as to claim Biden was involved in his son’s business meetings and a related dinner.
But the allegations didn’t stop there, as McCarthy also alleged that the Biden family were paid and received gifts.
Hunter Biden is currently being investigated by federal authorities over his taxes and possession of a firearm. Earlier this month, a plea deal he had struck with prosecutors fell through after a judge looked at it and began asking questions neither side could answer.
“We also have a DOJ that gave – tried to give – a sweetheart deal to Hunter Biden, and the judge said no,” McCarthy said.
Congress is set to resume after the day after Labor Day, ending its summer break.
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