McCarthy to approve Biden impeachment inquiry in private GOP meeting this week.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to Endorse Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is set to make a significant announcement during this week’s closed-door conference meeting with Republicans. According to a source familiar with the plans, McCarthy will endorse an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. This move is seen as the next necessary step to gather materials for the party’s investigations into potential corruption by the president and his son.
The House GOP conference has scheduled two meetings this week, with the latter meeting focused on updates from House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) regarding their investigations into the Biden family. It is during this second meeting that McCarthy, who has previously shown support for an impeachment inquiry, is expected to officially endorse the inquiry.
Pressure Mounts on McCarthy
Several rank-and-file Republicans have been urging McCarthy to greenlight an impeachment inquiry. Some have even threatened to strip McCarthy of his leadership position if he does not comply. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was the first lawmaker to make such calls, stating that he would be willing to work with Democrats if it meant electing a new House leader.
In response to a post on social media, Gaetz asked Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) how many Democratic votes he could count on if he made a motion to remove McCarthy. Gaetz also pressed Swalwell to act as a whip on his behalf among his Democratic counterparts.
While it only takes a single member to call a motion to vacate, it remains uncertain whether Swalwell or any Democrat would assist Gaetz in his efforts to remove McCarthy from his position.
Uncertain Support for Biden Impeachment Inquiry
Some House Republicans have demanded a Biden impeachment inquiry and threatened to withhold their support on government spending legislation unless an investigation is opened. This puts McCarthy in a difficult position, especially with the government’s funding set to run out in just 17 days. However, it is unclear whether there is enough support among the GOP caucus for a Biden impeachment inquiry, as some vulnerable Republicans have expressed hesitancy towards the idea.
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