The Ben Shapiro Show – Ep. 1808 – THE WAR IS HERE: GOP Launches Impeachment Inquiry Into Biden

Intro

In this episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” Ben discusses the GOP’s launch of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. He explores the reasons behind this move, the potential implications, and the ongoing controversies surrounding the Biden administration.

Main Takeaways

Impeachment Inquiry into Joe Biden

• House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announces impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden regarding his activities with his son Hunter and the DOJ cover-up of any investigation into Hunter’s activities.
• Tons of evidence already out in public view, including Hunter Biden’s jet-setting and picking up bags of cash on foreign boards while calling his dad to prove his connection.
• House committees open formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden for allegations of abuse of power, obstruction, and corruption.
• Impeachment inquiry gives committees full power to gather all facts and answers for the American public.
• Republican House oversight committee to lead impeachment inquiry on Joe Biden.

Legal Challenges and Strategy

• Republican’s impeachment strategy may face issues without a vote in the House, allowing the Biden administration to claim it is not legally an impeachment inquiry.
• Impeachment inquiry is a constitutionally performed duty of the House, but may face legal challenges from the executive branch.
• In January 2020, Trump’s DOJ declared that impeachment inquiries by the House are invalid unless the Chamber takes formal votes to authorize them.
• McCarthy’s failure to launch the impeachment inquiry with a vote may be due to not having a majority in the House to open the inquiry.

Political Implications

• Democrats broke the mold by impeaching Donald Trump twice without alleging a crime, making it a political process.
• If Republicans did not do the same thing in reverse, Democrats would continue to do this willingly.
• McCarthy may be opening an investigation to avoid pressure from the Matt Gates wing of the party and avoid a speakership fight.
• The principle reason to open an impeachment inquiry is to get more information about Joe and Hunter Biden’s corrupt bargaining together.
• Impeachment inquiry is bad for Joe Biden and good for Republicans, while talking about Donald Trump is good for Democrats.

Other Topics Discussed

• Hunter Biden’s financial dealings suggest widespread corruption, money laundering, and influence peddling.
• Democrats are trying to spin the issue by bringing up Jared and Ivanka, but there are significant differences in their situations.
• Joe Biden’s weak candidacy is underscored by the struggling economy and rising poverty rates, despite previous spending efforts.
• Democrats used COVID as an excuse to spend excessively, leading to inflation and a stagnating economy.
• David Ignatius suggests a more open VP selection process to produce a stronger running mate, starting with Karen Bass or Gina Raymondo.

Summary

Impeachment Inquiry into Joe Biden

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has announced an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden regarding his activities with his son Hunter and the alleged cover-up by the Department of Justice. There is already substantial evidence in the public view, including Hunter Biden’s questionable financial dealings. House committees have opened a formal impeachment inquiry to investigate allegations of abuse of power, obstruction, and corruption. This inquiry grants the committees full power to gather facts and provide answers to the American public. The Republican House oversight committee will lead the impeachment inquiry on Joe Biden.

Legal Challenges and Strategy

The Republican impeachment strategy may face legal challenges without a formal vote in the House, potentially allowing the Biden administration to argue that it is not a legally recognized impeachment inquiry. In January 2020, the Department of Justice under Trump declared that impeachment inquiries without formal votes are invalid. McCarthy’s failure to initiate the inquiry with a vote may be due to a lack of majority in the House. These legal challenges and strategic decisions pose potential obstacles to the impeachment process.

Political Implications

The Democrats’ previous impeachments of Donald Trump without alleging a crime have set a precedent for political processes. If Republicans did not respond in kind, Democrats would likely continue this approach willingly. McCarthy’s decision to open an impeachment inquiry may be a strategic move to avoid pressure from within the party and a speakership fight. The primary reason for initiating the inquiry is to uncover more information about the alleged corrupt dealings between Joe and Hunter Biden. The impeachment inquiry is perceived as detrimental to Joe Biden and beneficial to Republicans, whereas discussions about Donald Trump benefit Democrats.

Other Topics Discussed

Aside from the impeachment inquiry, the podcast also delves into Hunter Biden’s financial dealings, highlighting potential corruption, money laundering, and influence peddling. Democrats attempt to deflect from the issue by drawing comparisons to Jared and Ivanka, but notable differences exist between their situations. Joe Biden’s weak candidacy is evident through the struggling economy and rising poverty rates, despite previous spending efforts. The Democrats’ excessive spending during the COVID pandemic has contributed to inflation and a stagnant economy. Additionally, David Ignatius suggests a more transparent process for selecting a vice presidential candidate, proposing Karen Bass or Gina Raymondo as potential options.

Conclusion

The launch of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has sparked controversy and raised questions about legal challenges, political implications, and the ongoing controversies surrounding the Biden administration. This episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show” provides insightful analysis and commentary on these issues, shedding light on the potential impact of the inquiry on Biden’s presidency and the political landscape.