Introduction

The White House responded to Republican talk of impeachment as “a partisan stunt,” following comments made by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, who pledged to withhold her vote for government funding without impeachment proceedings.

Greene’s Stance

During a town hall with her constituents and on Twitter, Greene stated that she would not vote on necessary budget bills unless impeachment proceedings begin for President Joe Biden.

Failure to fund the government could result in a shutdown when the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30, leading to furloughed workers, closed agencies, and jeopardizing essential programs.

Currently, only one of the 12 budget bills needed to fund the government has been passed, with less than a month remaining until the deadline.

White House Response

The White House has advocated for a short-term continuing resolution to fund the government while long-term budget negotiations continue. However, significant divisions between parties persist, with Republicans pushing for large spending cuts that are unlikely to pass in the Democratic-controlled Senate.

Additional Demands

In addition to impeachment proceedings, Greene also mentioned that she would not vote on budget measures unless certain conditions were met, such as defunding Biden’s “weaponization of government,” ending coronavirus mandates, and halting funding to Ukraine.

Rebuttal from White House

White House spokesperson Ian Sams forcefully denied Greene’s stance, highlighting that millions of dollars have already been wasted on the ongoing investigation into Biden and his family. Sams characterized the Republican impeachment efforts as a “partisan stunt” driven by the far-right.

Republicans have yet to present evidence of wrongdoing by Biden or any personal benefit he derived from his son’s involvement with the Ukrainian energy company Burisma during his vice presidency.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy cautioned his members about the adverse effects of failing to fund the government, potentially impacting their impeachment investigation. McCarthy emphasized the need for a formal vote on the House floor if an impeachment inquiry into Biden is pursued.