The House Oversight Committee is scheduled to hold its first hearing on the impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden on Thursday, September 28, 2023. The three witnesses who will testify at the hearing are:
- Eileen O’Connor, former assistant attorney general in the Department of Justice Tax Division
- Jonathan Turley, a professor at George Washington University Law School
- Bruce Dubinsky, an expert witness in forensic accounting
The hearing, which is titled “The Basis for an Impeachment Inquiry of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.”, is expected to focus on the business dealings of the Biden family, including President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden. House Republicans have alleged that President Biden abused his power by allowing his family to profit from his position as vice president.
In a statement, Oversight Chair James Comer, R-Ky., said that the hearing will present “evidence uncovered to date and hear from legal and financial experts about crimes the Bidens may have committed as they brought in millions at the expense of U.S. interests.”
Comer has also said that the committee is planning to subpoena the personal bank accounts of President Biden, Hunter Biden, and James Biden, the president’s brother.
The impeachment inquiry is being led by the Oversight, Judiciary, and Ways and Means Committees. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., ordered House panels to open the inquiry earlier this month.
The House Oversight Committee’s impeachment inquiry of President Biden is the first of its kind since the impeachment of President Donald Trump in 2019. The inquiry is being closely watched by both Democrats and Republicans, as it could have significant implications for the 2024 presidential election.
The witnesses who will testify at the first hearing are all experts in their respective fields. O’Connor is a former assistant attorney general who oversaw the Tax Division at the Department of Justice. Turley is a constitutional law professor who has testified before Congress on numerous occasions. Dubinsky is a forensic accountant who has specialized in investigating financial fraud.
The testimony of these witnesses is expected to provide valuable insights into the business dealings of the Biden family and whether President Biden abused his power. The hearing is also likely to generate a great deal of media attention, as it will be the first public opportunity for House Republicans to present their case against the president.
The House Oversight Committee’s impeachment inquiry of President Biden is a significant development in American politics. The inquiry could have major implications for the 2024 presidential election and could potentially lead to the impeachment of the president. The first hearing in the inquiry is scheduled for Thursday, September 28, 2023, and is expected to focus on the business dealings of the Biden family.
