White House Declares Impeachment Inquiry Over, Biden Refuses to Testify
President Biden has declined to testify in the House impeachment inquiry, with the White House dismissing it as a partisan effort that has failed to produce evidence of wrongdoing.
- President Biden formally declined an invitation to testify in the House impeachment inquiry, emphasizing that the probe has not uncovered any evidence of wrongdoing.
- The White House criticized the inquiry as a 'partisan charade,' urging lawmakers to focus on more pressing issues for the American public.
- House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer accused Biden of avoiding transparency by not testifying about alleged family business dealings.
- The inquiry has been marked by partisan disputes, with Republicans alleging corruption while Democrats and some evidence suggest no wrongdoing by Biden.
- The White House is set to replace Richard Sauber, special counsel overseeing the impeachment response, as he returns to the private sector next month.