Romney opposes Biden impeachment inquiry despite Hunter’s ‘ugly’ actions
Sen. Mitt Romney Opposes Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden, Criticizes Hunter Biden’s Alleged Crimes
During an appearance on Meet the Press, Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) expressed his opposition to an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. He specifically addressed the recent charges against Hunter Biden for tax evasion and filing false returns, with Biden’s lawyer suggesting that the charges are politically motivated due to his family name.
“Well, if his name was anything other than Biden, he wouldn’t be able to bilk millions from foreign entities, so let’s start there,” Romney stated. “Not only did he take all of this money from foreign entities, trading on his father’s name, which is ugly and unsavory, he then didn’t pay taxes on it according to the prosecutors, and we’ll see if they can prove that case, but if they can, he violated U.S. law and should be severely punished for having done so.”
Despite his criticism of Hunter Biden, Romney clarified that he has not seen any evidence linking President Biden to his son’s alleged crimes. When asked about his stance on an impeachment inquiry, Romney explained that he would vote against it in the House unless there was substantial evidence of high crimes and misdemeanors.
“I think before you begin an impeachment inquiry, you should have some evidence, some inclination that there is wrongdoing, and so far, there’s nothing of that nature that has been provided,” Romney emphasized. “But look, fortunately, for most people, we’re not responsible for the misdeeds of our kids, our grandkids, our great-grandkids — nothing in my family I’m embarrassed about. But President Biden’s son Hunter has obviously been a very unsavory person and had some extremely damaging personal foibles, including a drug habit and so forth. That’s not President Biden, and we’re not going to impeach someone because of the sins of their kids.”
Romney’s previous votes to impeach former President Donald Trump were also mentioned. House Republicans, who hold a slight majority, are expected to vote on an impeachment inquiry before the chamber recesses on December 14.
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What is Senator Romney’s stance on launching an impeachment inquiry against President Biden in light of the allegations against Hunter Biden?
Lions of dollars. I think it’s pretty clear that Hunter Biden has profited off of his family name, and it’s really unfortunate,” said Sen. Romney. “However, I don’t believe that an impeachment inquiry into President Biden is warranted at this time. It’s important to remember that President Biden has only been in office for a few months, and there is currently no evidence to suggest that he was involved in or aware of his son’s alleged crimes.”
Sen. Romney’s stance comes amidst a growing divide among Republicans on whether an impeachment inquiry should be launched against President Biden. Some argue that the allegations against Hunter Biden should be thoroughly investigated, while others, like Sen. Romney, believe that it does not warrant an impeachment inquiry against the sitting president.
“We need to separate the actions of Hunter Biden from those of President Biden. While it may be concerning that Hunter Biden engaged in illegal activities, we must remember that he is a private citizen and is responsible for his own actions,” said Sen. Romney. “Impeachment is a serious process that should not be undertaken lightly. It should only be used in cases where there is clear evidence of wrongdoing on the part of the president.”
Sen. Romney’s opposition to an impeachment inquiry into President Biden aligns with his previous stance on impeachment. During the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, Sen. Romney was the only Republican senator to vote in favor of convicting him on one of the two articles of impeachment.
While Democrats argue that an impeachment inquiry should at least be considered in light of the allegations against Hunter Biden, Republicans like Sen. Romney believe that it is premature to jump to conclusions without sufficient evidence. They argue that the focus should be on investigating and prosecuting the alleged crimes of Hunter Biden, rather than launching an impeachment inquiry against the president.
“I am in favor of a thorough investigation into the actions of Hunter Biden. If he has indeed committed the alleged crimes, he should be held accountable,” said Sen. Romney. “However, launching an impeachment inquiry against President Biden without concrete evidence would only serve to further divide the country and distract us from the more important issues at hand.”
Sen. Mitt Romney’s opposition to an impeachment inquiry into President Biden showcases the ongoing debate within the Republican party. While some Republicans view the allegations against Hunter Biden as grounds for an impeachment inquiry, others, like Sen. Romney, urge caution and emphasize the need for a thorough investigation before taking any further steps. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how Republicans will navigate this issue and its potential impact on the future of the Biden presidency.
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