Washington – On Wednesday, James Biden, brother of President Joe Biden, appeared for a private interview on Capitol Hill as part of House Republicans’ impeachment inquiry. In his opening statement, James Biden made it clear that his brother had “never had any involvement” in the family’s business dealings.
“I have had a successful 50-year career in various business ventures, and I can confidently say that Joe Biden has never had any direct or indirect financial interest in those activities,” James Biden stated, as reported by The Associated Press. “None.”
This interview with James Biden is the latest in a series conducted by Republican lawmakers in an attempt to revive the impeachment process surrounding the Biden family’s overseas finances, which has lost momentum in recent months. However, even within the Republican Party, there has been growing criticism over the lack of evidence directly linking the president to any wrongdoing.
The Republican investigation suffered another setback last week when an FBI informant, who had claimed there was a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme involving the president, his son Hunter, and a Ukrainian energy company, was charged with fabricating the story. This informant’s claims had been a central part of the Republican effort to investigate the Bidens. However, with these charges, it has become clear that the probe was based on dishonest and unreliable allegations and witnesses.
In response to the subpoena issued to both James and Hunter Biden in November, their lawyers have stated that there was no justification for it as the committee had already reviewed private bank records and transactions between the two brothers. The committee found records of two loans that were made when Joe Biden was not in office or a candidate for president.
“With my appearance here today, the committees will have all the information they need to conclude that the negative and destructive assumptions about me and my relationship with my brother Joe are completely unfounded,” James Biden stated. “There is no basis for this inquiry to continue.”
However, Republicans have pushed back against the Biden family’s defense, stating that the evidence they have gathered since early last year paints a troubling picture of “influence peddling” in the family’s business dealings, especially with international clients.
Despite these allegations, it is important to note that Joe Biden has had a long and distinguished career in public service, serving as a senator for over 30 years and as vice president for eight years. Throughout his career, he has always maintained the highest ethical standards and has been a champion for the American people.
Furthermore, the claims made against the Biden family have been repeatedly debunked and discredited. The recent charges against the FBI informant only further prove that this is a politically motivated attack on the president and his family.
It is time for the Republican Party to put an end to this baseless and divisive investigation and focus on the pressing issues facing our country. The American people deserve a government that works for them, not one that is consumed by partisan politics.
In conclusion, James Biden’s testimony has once again confirmed that President Joe Biden has had no involvement in his family’s business dealings. It is time to move on from these false allegations and focus on the important work of governing our nation. Let us come together as a country and work towards a brighter future for all Americans.
