The impeachment investigation against the president Joe Biden is reportedly nearing its end, with no specific crimes identified, according to the Republican representative. Don Bacon (R-Neb.).
What happened: “At this point no specific crime has been committed,” according to lawyers for the commissions investigating Biden. Bacon made the comments during his appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, The Rolling Stone reported.
“The lawyers and the committee that I talk to say there is no specific crime,” Bacon said, according to the report acknowledging that it was required for “high crime or misdemeanor.”
The MP stressed the importance of transparency, especially in an election year, and supported the investigation’s goal of subjecting the facts to public scrutiny. However, he acknowledged that the legal team involved in the investigation did not identify any specific crimes committed by Biden.
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When asked if it was time to conclude the investigation, Bacon responded: “I don’t know if it’s time now. But I think we’re probably getting closer to the conclusion of this investigation.”
The GOP-led investigation into the Bidens’ finances has faced criticism from Democrats, with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (DN.Y.) describing it as a “deep sea fishing expedition” due to the lack of a solid republican cause.
Because matter: The impeachment inquiry against Biden has been a controversial issue. In early March, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced the end of Republicans’ impeachment effort against Biden during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing.
However, the investigation continued with House Republicans subsequently asking Biden to testify about his family’s business dealings.
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