US: Impeachment Inquiry Begins Against President Biden Amid Allegations Over His Son's Foreign Business Dealings

In a bold move reflecting the political dynamics in Washington, the Republican-controlled US House successfully passed a resolution on 13 December, marking the commencement of a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

The resolution, as reported by Livemint, carried by a slim margin of 221-212, amplified the GOP's (Republican party) commitment to investigating allegations linked to President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, and his international business dealings.

The inquiry gained traction as Hunter Biden openly defied a subpoena for closed-door testimony from a Republican investigator.

Despite his resistance, Hunter Biden later expressed his willingness to testify publicly, although concrete evidence supporting the allegations remains elusive.

President Biden, responding to the Republicans' actions, strongly criticised the impeachment inquiry, characterising it as a politically motivated endeavor devoid of a factual foundation.

He stressed the urgency for Congress to prioritise pressing national and global concerns, accusing Republicans of impeding crucial funding for conflict-stricken Ukraine and Israel.

President Biden also issued a warning about potential 'self-inflicted economic crises,' including a government shutdown, as a consequence of the Republicans' reluctance to fund the government and address key national challenges.

As the impeachment inquiry unfolds, both political parties remain entrenched in their positions, setting the stage for a highly polarised and contentious political battle on Capitol Hill.