House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announces formal impeachment inquiry against President Biden
FOX NewsSep 03, 2023
The Facts
On Tuesday, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) accused House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) of being “out of compliance with the agreement that allowed” McCarthy to assume the speakership, and threatened to lead a removal of McCarthy from his post.
Gaetz cited a list of promises he said McCarthy hasn’t kept — including not holding votes on term limits for lawmakers and balanced budgets, and not releasing the full security tapes from the Jan. 6, 2021 riots at the US Capitol building.
The Spin
Republican narrative
By granting the request of much of his caucus to open an impeachment inquiry, Kevin McCarthy is finally allowing House committees to dig deeper into Biden’s alleged crimes and solidify the case against the president. Republicans should rally around this decision and then remain unified for the upcoming budgetary battle. If Republicans stick together, they can accomplish their goals and save the country from the Biden administration.
Establishment-critical narrative
McCarthy was voted speaker based on assurances he gave about numerous issues, yet all he’s followed through on is this inquiry. This is just a baby step towards what the House GOP wants to accomplish. It’s time for McCarthy to act or get out of the way.
Democratic narrative
McCarthy is proving he’s vulnerable in the face of a small faction of his party, and now he’s finding out what happens when you’re indebted to the so-called "Freedom Caucus" — no amount of meeting their demands will ever be enough. He should know that they can’t oust him because no one else is willing to stand up for the speakership. If he doesn’t toughen up, he might wind up taking down Congress and perhaps the whole government with it.
