Biden Blames Impeachment Inquiry on GOP Desire to 'Shut Down the Government'

Biden Blames Impeachment Inquiry on GOP Desire to 'Shut Down the Government'


During a campaign reception in McLean, Virginia, President Biden finally addressed the potential for impeachment, saying, “Look, before I close, I want to say a word about impeachment.”

He referred to comments by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who had stated her intention to impeach him upon her election.

“It was pointed out to me today that [Republican Georgia Rep.] Marjorie Taylor Greene, the first day she was elected, said, ‘First thing we want to do is impeach Biden.’ Well, I tell you what, I don’t know quite why, but they just knew they wanted to impeach me. And now, the best I can tell, they want to impeach me because they want to shut down the government,” he said.

“I don’t know quite why, but they just knew they wanted to impeach me. And now, the best I can tell, they want to impeach me because they want to shut down the government.”

When an attendee expressed agreement with Biden’s statement, he responded, “No, you think I’m kidding. Watch.”

Biden continued to emphasize his focus on his daily responsibilities, saying, “I’ve got a job to do. Everybody always asks about impeachment. I get up every day — not a joke — not focused on impeachment. I’ve got a job to do. I’ve got to deal with the issues that affect the American people every single solitary day.”


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