Green Bay Reporter

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) has expressed his support for strengthening the House's investigative efforts into allegations of President Biden's involvement in Hunter Biden's shady business dealings. In a statement released today, Gallagher emphasized the importance of formalizing the inquiry to ensure a thorough examination of the facts.

Gallagher highlighted recent developments, stating, "Last week, a grand jury indicted Hunter Biden on nine federal charges related to his shady foreign business dealings. Congress has also received testimony that President Biden joined meetings with these foreign business partners. It is therefore prudent for Congress to investigate the President's involvement in these dealings."

The congressman also addressed the Biden administration's lack of cooperation, noting that they have prevented the House from accessing relevant materials, citing the absence of a formalized impeachment inquiry as a reason. Gallagher sees the vote as a necessary step towards enabling the House to gather all the necessary facts in the case.

However, Gallagher cautioned against repeating the mistakes of previous impeachment proceedings. He stressed the importance of deliberation, seriousness, and reliance on hard evidence of a crime. Referring to Jonathan Turley's testimony before the House Oversight Committee earlier this year, Gallagher quoted, "'The fact that some of us believe that the threshold has been passed to warrant an impeachment inquiry does not mean that we would support an actual impeachment. This is a moment where members and citizens can stand together on the need to seek answers without pre-judging what that evidence may show.'"

Gallagher further emphasized the need for a comprehensive review of the underlying allegations, stating, "The driving purpose of an inquiry should not be impeachment but the determination if such a radical measure is warranted. In adopting best practices in impeachment, members can restore this process to protect the 'public trust' not only invested in a president but in Congress by our Constitution.'"

In conclusion, Gallagher's support for formalizing the inquiry into President Biden's alleged involvement in Hunter Biden's business dealings reflects his commitment to a thorough and fair investigation. He urges Congress to approach this matter with the utmost seriousness and to rely on hard evidence before making any judgments.

For additional details, please follow this link: https://gallagher.house.gov/media/press-releases/gallagher-formalizing-inquiry-prudent-step-houses-ongoing-investigative