White House slams 'embarrassing' impeachment inquiry hearing

The White House on Wednesday excoriated House Republicans over their continued impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, mocking a public hearing the same day that saw a handful of former Hunter Biden business associates discuss their dealings with him.

Speaking at the hearing were Tony Bobulinski and Jason Galanis, who appeared virtually from prison. The proceedings saw Bobulinski accuse Hunter Biden of perjury and claim that first brother James Biden lied to the House Oversight Committee.

"That hearing was embarrassing for House Republicans," White House spokesman Iam Sams said, according to The Hill. "A total waste of time. It’s time to move on from this sad charade. There are real issues the American people want us to address."

Republicans have conducted a lengthy investigation into the first family's business dealings and alleged influence peddling. The lower chamber, however, has not voted to impeach Biden and, with the presidential election approaching, some conservatives are doubtful that such a development will occur.

Speaking on the "Just the News, No Noise" television show on Tuesday, former Arkansas GOP Gov. Mike Huckabee praised lawmakers for exploring Biden's dealings, but suggested the Senate would not ever convict Biden, even if lawmakers produce overwhelming evidence of his guilt.

"Thank goodness that Republican leaders have pursued it. But let's be honest: they haven't had any cooperation from the Justice Department," he said. "They're not going to get any. They haven't had any cooperation from the Democrats and the mainstream media have completely ignored them."

"This is the U.S. Senate, where Democrats have a majority and you have some very weak-kneed Republicans who would fold like a paper cup in a windstorm. If they had to vote, they wouldn't vote to do it anyway. Even if they had overwhelming evidence," he asserted.

Ben Whedon is an editor and reporter for Just the News. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter.