Staff Reports
A group of Senate Republicans received a briefing about the impeachment investigation of Joe Biden. Although some of them were concerned about Speaker Kevin McCarthy's decision to open the investigation, they still believed it was important to pursue. The Senate would be the one to decide whether or not to convict Biden if the House decides to proceed with the impeachment.
The members of the Senate were briefed on the status of the investigation during their lunch meeting. There was a lively exchange of opinions and questions. Some senators expressed their concerns that the investigation might divert attention from other important matters, such as the funding of government.
Some senators criticized McCarthy for not having a floor vote when he opened the impeachment investigation of Donald Trump in 2019. They believe it could be more credible if it had a formal vote, as it would prevent it from being used as a partisan matter. On the other hand, McCarthy noted that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had already opened the investigation in 2019 without a vote. The House then passed a resolution establishing the process.
The investigation pertains to the Biden family's business dealings. It's focused on allegations that Joe Biden influenced his son Hunter's business ventures. According to the investigation, the vice president was present when his son called his associates. However, there's no evidence indicating that he ever discussed the business with them.
The senators emphasized the importance of establishing a connection between Biden and the allegations against him. Although they were confident that the process was being conducted properly by Jordan and Comer, they also noted the need for a more thorough investigation. Since the House has the power to subpoena individuals, including the Biden family, it could potentially face legal issues.
After the briefing, Senate Republicans were still satisfied with how the investigation was proceeding. They noted that it's important to conduct follow-up inquiries and find new information that could come out in the future. Although the exact timeline for the investigation is not clear, they believe it will help them get the job done more quickly.
