Biden brushes off House impeachment inquiry and says Republicans want to shut down the government
Biden late on Wednesday brushed off the House Republicans' impeachment inquiry, saying the way he sees it, they launched the investigation against him because they want to shut down the federal government. Biden, speaking at a Democratic fundraiser in Virginia, said that instead of being concerned about the probe, «I'm focused on the things the American people want me focused on».
The president's remarks were the first since Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced the launch of a Biden impeachment inquiry while the Republican House leader is also struggling to shore up votes to fund the government and prevent a federal shutdown.
«The best I can tell is they want to impeach me because they want to shut down the government,» Biden said.
He also made a reference to Rep.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., a top ally of his chief rival heading into the 2024 election, Donald Trump. «The first day she was elected, the first thing she wanted to do was impeach Biden,» he said.
«Look, I've got a job,» Biden told his audience.
«I've got to deal with the issues that affect the American people every single, solitary day.»
McCarthy's sudden decision to direct an impeachment inquiry into Biden over the business dealings of his son, Hunter, and the family finances has won over even the most reluctant Republicans, with some GOP lawmakers pushing for swift action while others expect it to drag into the 2024 election year.
McCarthy opened and closed a private meeting Wednesday of House Republicans justifying his reasoning for the inquiry sought by former President Trump.
The moment is a politically pivotal one for the embattled McCarthy, whose job is being targeted by Trump's right-flank allies. He has already signalled potential charges of abuse of
