The August report on the impeachment inquiry of Joe Biden sheds light on a troubling reality: the United States has been compromised at the highest levels. Margot Cleveland wrote in the Federalist that, while Biden may soon leave office, the damage to America’s reputation will linger far beyond his departure. The impeachment report meticulously details how Biden and his family monetized his position as vice president of the United States, receiving millions and millions from foreign entities in exchange for access to U.S. influence. This isn’t just about a corrupt politician—it’s about the message sent to the world that America’s integrity is up for sale.
One glaring example is the payment from Russian oligarch Yelena Baturina. Baturina transferred $3.5 million to businesses connected to Hunter Biden shortly after a meeting with Joe Biden. Similarly, in Romania, while Biden publicly decried corruption, Hunter Biden quietly received monthly payments from a Romanian businessman who was under investigation for bribery. These transactions weren’t isolated incidents but part of a broader pattern that involved players from China, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine—all seeking to buy influence through the Biden family.
Our country’s standing as a global leader is at stake. When foreign adversaries can buy access to the U.S. government, our national security is compromised, and our position on the world stage is weakened. The real tragedy is that this corruption extends beyond one family. The Obama-Biden administration, the current Biden-Harris administration, and far too many in Congress have either turned a blind eye or actively participated in the cover-up of these scandals.
Let me be clear. The world is watching, and the lesson they are learning is that America’s government officials can be bought. The consequences of this corruption are far-reaching, and they threaten to undermine the very foundation of our republic. The impeachment report is not just a condemnation of Joe Biden and his family. It must be a wake-up call for the entire nation.
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