WASHINGTON, D.C. — A House resolution seeking to impeach President Joe Biden was introduced on Monday. The resolution sponsored by Republican Representatives Rodney Davis of Illinois and Mary Miller of Illinois, was referred to the House Judiciary Committee for further consideration.
The resolution accuses Biden of neglecting his constitutional duties and obstructing the administration of justice. The resolution’s primary focus is on Article I, which asserts that Biden has utilized the powers of his office, including his previous tenure as Vice President, to shield his family’s business and influence-peddling ventures from congressional oversight and public accountability. The resolution alleges that Biden failed to comply with congressional requests for information and documentation, deliberately impeding transparency. It further claims that Biden’s family members established multiple companies to obscure the origins of funds and create intricate financial webs.
Notably, Article I highlights an incident involving then-Vice President Biden and former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in 2016. The resolution alleges that Biden threatened to withhold $1 billion in loan guarantees unless Prosecutor General Viktor Shokin, who was investigating Burisma Holdings at the time, was fired. Additionally, the resolution claims that a crucial FD-1023 form, which allegedly revealed a bribery scheme involving the Biden family and Burisma Holdings, was only released after the threat of a congressional subpoena.
Article II of the resolution focuses on President Biden’s handling of the southern border crisis, accusing him of directly facilitating the ongoing crisis and failing to effectively utilize powers granted by Congress to address the situation. The article emphasizes statistics related to drug seizures and illegal border crossings, stressing the potential impact on public safety and the welfare of women and children.
It is important to note that House Resolution 493 reflects the perspective of its sponsors and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. The resolution will undergo thorough deliberations and review within the Committee on the Judiciary before any potential action is taken.
The introduction of this impeachment resolution underscores the growing demand for accountability and increased scrutiny of the Biden administration.
Republican lawmakers have been quick to support the resolution, while Democrats have largely dismissed it as a political stunt. The resolution is unlikely to pass, but it could serve to further divide the country and increase partisan tensions.
The fate of House Resolution 493 and its potential impact on the Biden administration remains uncertain.