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The Biden Impeachment Inquiry | Sunday Extra
Dec 17, 2023
Jim Jordan, a Republican Congressman from Ohio and Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, discusses the impeachment inquiry against President Biden. He highlights key allegations linking Biden to his son Hunter's controversial dealings and the lack of cooperation from the Department of Justice. The impact of whistleblower testimonies on the investigation is explored, raising questions about legal challenges facing Hunter. Jordan advocates for a formal House vote to bolster their efforts, emphasizing the significant political implications of the inquiry.
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- Republicans have highlighted four key claims against President Biden in the impeachment investigation, including Hunter Biden's lack of qualifications for being on the board of Burisma and Joe Biden's firing of the prosecutor investigating Burisma.
- Republicans believe that an official House vote on the impeachment inquiry will pressure the Biden administration to cooperate fully, including allowing interviews with key individuals such as Tony Babalinski, Eric Swear, and Jim Biden.
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Key Claims in the Impeachment Case
Republicans in the impeachment investigation into President Biden have highlighted four key claims. First, Hunter Biden's lack of qualifications for being on the board of the Ukrainian Energy Company, Burisma. Second, executives of Burisma requested Hunter Biden's help in dealing with pressure from Ukrainian authorities. Third, Joe Biden got the prosecutor investigating Burisma fired, going against State Department policy. And fourth, Biden leveraged a billion dollars of American tax money to ensure Ukraine took specific action. These claims suggest a pattern of actions benefiting Joe Biden's family financially.
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