On August 11, Representative Greg Steube, a Republican from Florida and a member of the Freedom Caucus, brought forward articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden. The basis for these articles revolves around claims related to Biden’s son, Hunter.
The charges outlined in the articles include abuse of power, obstruction of justice, fraud, and financial connections to drugs and prostitution.
Steube suggests that the Biden family benefited financially from illicit activities, including bribery, during President Biden’s time in public office. He further alleges that during Biden’s Vice Presidency, Hunter and President Biden’s brother James provided access to Joe Biden, a claim that the White House has refuted.
Steube also alleges collaboration between the Biden campaign and the Justice Department to disrupt a federal inquiry into Hunter, citing testimony from an IRS whistleblower. He highlights Hunter’s alleged engagement in illegal drug dealings and prostitution, linking it to the Biden family’s financial matters.
The White House has responded, emphasizing the lack of substantial evidence to support these claims.
While some leading Republicans, such as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, have been measured in their responses, Steube’s move marks an intensified Republican scrutiny of the Bidens’ foreign business ventures.
Furthermore, Steube has introduced the Hunter Act, in response to a recent incident involving cocaine found in a White House secure zone. The act calls for details about the event and emphasizes the need for congressional oversight.
The topic of impeachment accentuates the ongoing divisions within Congress.
