D'Esposito: 'Questions Need To Be Answered,' Biden Impeachment Inquiry

WASHINGTON, DC — While an impeachment inquiry will move forward against President Biden, one Republican congressman wants to see where the evidence goes.

"There are a lot of questions that need to be answered," Rep. Anthony D' Esposito (R-Island Park) told Patch. "The impeachment inquiry gives other members of the House of Representatives [who] are not part of committees of jurisdiction to have a good understanding of the investigations that have been completed."

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy launched the inquiry on Tuesday, as the president's son Hunter Biden is expected to be indicted by the end of the month, reports indicated.

The Republicans want to see if there's a link between the elder Biden and his son's business dealings in Ukraine, which reports say no evidence exists at this point.

"I look forward to getting the facts and making a decision for myself as to whether I believe or not that we have the information in order to move forward in any sort of impeachment," D'Esposito said.

The White House called the inquiry "unprecedented, unfounded claims." Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said it's a "political stunt" by McCarthy and the GOP.

D'Esposito said his priority is the constituents.

"For me, the impeachment inquiry is important if there [are] issues that the president has gotten himself into, or his family, that puts this country in jeopardy. I will take a hard look at that," he said. "But right now my focus is on the reasons why people from Long Island, and specifically the 4th Congressional District, sent me here."