The White House Pushes Back on Talk of Impeachment as Funding Showdown Looms
Republican Representative Threatens to Withhold Government Funding
The White House has responded to Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s declaration that she will not vote to fund the government unless impeachment proceedings begin against President Joe Biden. Greene made this statement during a town hall meeting with her constituents and later shared it on social media platform X.
Her stance could lead to a government shutdown if necessary budget bills are not passed. This would result in furloughed workers, closed agencies, and jeopardize essential programs.
With less than a month remaining until the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30, the House has only managed to pass one of the 12 budget bills required to fund the government.
The White House has requested that Congress pass a short-term continuing resolution to keep the government funded while long-term budget negotiations continue. However, deep divisions between the parties and disagreements over spending cuts are complicating the process.
Additional Demands by Greene
Greene also stated that she would not vote on budget measures unless certain conditions were met, including defunding what she referred to as President Biden’s “weaponization of government,” ending coronavirus mandates, and halting funding to Ukraine.
White House spokesperson Ian Sams strongly criticized Greene’s stance, stating that millions of dollars had already been wasted on the investigation into Biden and his family, which he referred to as a “wild goose chase.”
Republicans Fail to Provide Evidence of Wrongdoing
Despite Greene’s claims, Republicans have yet to present any evidence of wrongdoing by President Biden or his son Hunter during their involvement with the Ukrainian energy company Burisma. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has warned his members that a government shutdown could hinder their impeachment probe, which he referred to as a “natural next step.”
McCarthy clarified that any impeachment inquiry into Biden would require a formal vote on the floor of the House, rather than being decided by one individual.
