McCarthy Calls For Impeachment Inquiry Into Biden
US Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks to reporters outside of his office at the US Capitol Building on September 12, 2023 in Washington, DC. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Tuesday that he endorsed launching a formal impeachment inquiry into US President Joe Biden. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
US Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks to reporters outside of his office at the US Capitol Building on September 12, 2023 in Washington, DC. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Tuesday that he endorsed launching a formal impeachment inquiry into US President Joe Biden.
ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesThe speaker of the House cited "allegations of abuse of power, obstruction, and corruption" in his reasoning to direct House committees to begin the proceedings, which will start at a date to be determined. The White House called it a "political stunt" in a statement, and not all Republican lawmakers are on board with the idea just yet.
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