Representative Greg Steube, a prominent member of the far-right Freedom Caucus in the House of Representatives, introduced articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden on Friday, August 11.
Steube, a Republican from Florida, alleges that Biden was deeply involved in allegations and investigations concerning his son Hunter.
The articles of impeachment consist of four charges: abuse of power, obstruction of justice, fraud, and financial involvement in drugs and prostitution. Steube alleges that the Biden family profited from President Biden’s government positions through illicit means, including bribery and fraud. He claims that Hunter and his brother James sold access to Joe Biden during his tenure as Vice President under the Obama administration, an accusation the White House strongly denies.
Moreover, Steube contends that the Biden campaign collaborated with the Justice Department to interfere with a federal probe into Hunter’s actions, citing IRS whistleblower testimony. He also points to Hunter’s alleged involvement in illegal drug transactions and prostitution, linking it to the “commingled and intertwined finances” of the Biden family.
The White House denies these claims, asserting that Republicans lack significant evidence of any illegal activity involving the President or his family.
While key Republicans like Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have been cautious about impeachment, Steube’s actions signify an escalation in the Republican party’s efforts to investigate the Bidens’ overseas business dealings.
Steube has also introduced the Hunter Act, aiming to clarify a recent incident involving a small bag of cocaine found in a secure area of the White House. The act demands details about the investigation and stresses congressional oversight to prevent future incidents of controlled substance abuse in the White House.
As investigations proceed, the possibility of impeachment remains a contentious topic, emphasizing the deep divisions already present in Congress.
