In a current episode of “Meet the Press,” GOP Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) appeared to counsel a scarcity of compelling proof within the ongoing impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden.
When questioned by host Kristen Welker about his stance on the allegations in opposition to Biden, Graham indicated that he has not been intently following the proceedings. His feedback implied that for the inquiry to carry weight, it should display that Joe Biden benefited financially from his son Hunter Biden’s enterprise dealings.
Graham’s assertion, “If there have been a smoking gun, I believe we’d be speaking about it,” suggests skepticism concerning the present power of proof offered within the inquiry.
He added, “The narrative that Hunter Biden’s offered aspect is falling aside. The concept Joe Biden knew something concerning the enterprise dealings is falling aside. I’m not anxious about impeaching the president.”
These claims align with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), who additionally expressed doubts relating to the presence of considerable proof in opposition to President Biden.
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One other Republican, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), warned Home Republicans that President Biden can’t be impeached and faraway from workplace for any actions or alleged crimes that occurred earlier than his election as president in 2020.
“So what he did as vp, what he did in between the 2 [offices] will not be impeachable,” Mullin mentioned throughout an interview on Newsmax.
“In the event that they ship us a case, ensure that it’s convictable,” Mullin suggested. “The bar’s actual excessive, there’s no query about it.”
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GOP Sen Mullin factors out an enormous drawback with impeaching Biden: “the excessive crime or misdemeanor needs to be dedicated whereas he’s in workplace. The present workplace that he holds. So what he did as VP or what he did in between the 2 will not be impeachable.” pic.twitter.com/Rr0QaQTLCg
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) December 15, 2023
In the meantime, Senator Ron Johnson expressed his frustration with the Democratic Celebration and the media, accusing them of ignoring substantial proof of corruption involving President Biden.
“Dems and the media like to say ‘there’s no proof’ of President Biden’s corruption. We have now checks, emails, and testimony. What did the Biden members of the family do in trade for tens of tens of millions of {dollars} from international entities adversarial to America? There’s a mountain of proof, and it’s unlucky the media gained’t acknowledge it” Johnson wrote on X.
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Dems and the media like to say “there’s no proof” of @POTUS‘s corruption.
We have now checks, emails, and testimony.
What did the Biden members of the family do in trade for tens of tens of millions of {dollars} from international entities adversarial to America?There’s a mountain of proof,… pic.twitter.com/08YKrNcE3R
— Senator Ron Johnson (@SenRonJohnson) December 14, 2023