Tennessee lawmakers voiced their opinions following U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-20) announcing a decision to launch a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
On Tuesday, McCarthy directed House committees to open the inquiry based on House Republicans uncovering evidence that suggests Biden may have been involved in his son, Hunter Biden’s, potentially illegal business dealings.
According to McCarthy, Chairman James Comer (R-KY-01) of the Committee on Oversight in coordination with Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH-04) of the Judiciary Committee and Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO-08) of the Ways and Means Committee will lead the inquiry.
“I do not make this decision lightly. And regardless of your party, or who you voted for these facts should concern all Americans. We are committed to getting the answers for the American public – nothing more, nothing less. We will go wherever the evidence takes us,” McCarthy said.
U.S. Congressman Mark Green (R-TN-07) said that this inquiry is a good thing as it will lead to greater transparency for the American people.
“No one is above the law, including President Biden. Our Founders established a government for the people, not for the politicians. This impeachment inquiry will lead to greater transparency for the American people. That is a good thing,” Green said.
According to U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), this inquiry will allow Americans to see evidence of President Biden’s corruption.
“An impeachment inquiry will allow the American people to finally see the proof of Biden’s corruption. If the House sends an impeachment to the Senate, I will vote for the accountability Tennesseans want to see,” Blackburn said.
As previously reported by The Tennessee Star U.S. Congressman John Rose (R-TN-06) said he wholeheartedly supports the decision to launch the impeachment inquiry.
“I wholeheartedly support Speaker McCarthy’s decision to move forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. House Republicans have uncovered substantial evidence that suggests the president may have been involved in his son’s nefarious, unethical, and potentially illegal business dealings but have been stonewalled by the Biden Administration in our good-faith efforts to uncover more evidence. An impeachment inquiry, which is far different than Nancy Pelosi’s political impeachment of Donald Trump, is a logical step toward bringing accountability to the White House,” Rose said.
According to U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN-02), Americans want an impeachment vote on Biden as soon as possible.
“Let’s get the bank records and present the evidence to the American people. This should be an easy vote and it’s a vote that Americans want to see happen sooner than later,” Burchett said.
U.S. Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN-03) said he fully supports McCarthy’s decision to open this impeachment inquiry.
“This inquiry gives the House of Representatives the maximum tools to investigate, follow the facts, and get to the truth for the American people. Our founders created a system of checks and balances so no President is above the law. The American people demand accountability and answers from President Biden, and the House Republican majority will get them,” Fleischmann said.
U.S. Congressman Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) said he is “[g]lad to finally see action taken.”
U.S. Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN-08) said that he supports “McCarthy’s pledge to follow the facts and demand answers. No American is above the law.”
The House would have to approve at least one impeachment charge against him to impeach Biden, which requires a majority vote. An impeachment inquiry can also be closed without charges being brought.
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Hannah Poling is a lead reporter at The Ohio Star, The Star News Network, and The Tennessee Star. Follow Hannah on Twitter @HannahPoling1. Email tips to [email protected]
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