On December 13, the US House of Representatives supported a formal investigation into President Joe Biden. This decision formalized procedures that began back in September. The president called this decision a “political stunt,” but its popularity leaves much to be desired, amounting to only 39%. The RTVI material examines the possibility of impeachment of the president and its consequences for his political career.
The Republican wing in the United States has already spoken several times about the possibility of impeaching Biden. In September, the Speaker of the House of Representatives ordered an investigation into corruption allegations against the president. However, the White House did not take this decision into account, since the constitution requires official approval from the lower house of Congress. The president’s son, Hunter Biden, also refused to appear at the hearing, calling the investigation illegal.
The House vote divided opinion along party lines. The decision was supported by all Republicans, despite the split within the party, and all Democrats opposed it.
Republicans accuse Biden of abuse of power, obstruction and corruption. In May and August, memos were published indicating that Biden and his family received large sums of money from dubious foreign sources. It is noted that Biden used his official position to help his son’s business. However, there is no evidence yet that Biden himself is involved in anything illegal.
According to the US Constitution, the House of Representatives has the power to impeach the president. If the official investigation reveals grounds, an indictment will be prepared. Next, the process moves to the Senate, where at least 2/3 of the votes must be collected to declare impeachment.
However, it is unlikely that Biden will be impeached because Democrats control the Senate. Some Republicans may seek revenge for Trump’s impeachment, but unless there is “smoking gun” evidence, this could backfire on them.
Formalizing the investigation could negatively impact Biden’s popularity and his chances of re-election in 2024. Polls show just 39% of Americans approve of his job performance, and 67% think the country is heading in the wrong direction.
Biden’s prospects in 2024 remain uncertain. In a rematch with Donald Trump, it’s hard to predict who will come out on top. If the impeachment process continues, it could expose Biden and his family’s dirty laundry, which could weaken his standing even further.
Source: Rosbalt
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