House Republicans have extended an invitation to President Joe Biden to testify before Congress as part of their impeachment inquiry into him and his family's business affairs. The invitation, sent by the chair of the House Oversight Committee, Rep. James Comer, requests the President to explain, under oath, his involvement in the Biden family businesses.
While it is unlikely that President Biden will agree to appear before lawmakers, Comer referenced past instances of presidents testifying before Congress to support the invitation.
The inquiry into Biden's business dealings has been ongoing for months, with Republicans facing challenges in garnering support for an actual impeachment. Despite extensive investigations and interviews with key witnesses, including Hunter Biden and James Biden, Republicans have yet to produce evidence directly linking Joe Biden to any wrongdoing.
The White House has dismissed the inquiry as baseless and urged Republicans to focus on more pressing issues. Democrats have remained united against the impeachment inquiry, labeling it a circus and calling for its end in the absence of credible evidence.
As the inquiry nears its conclusion, House Republicans are considering potential criminal referrals to the Justice Department, although such a move is expected to be largely symbolic and unlikely to be pursued by the department.
