Republican Representative Greg Murphy has reversed his position on congressional subpoenas, stating that he would vote to hold members of the Biden family in contempt if they failed to respond. This comes as House Republicans issued subpoenas to President Joe Biden’s brother, Jim, and his son, Hunter, as part of an investigation into the family’s alleged criminal business practices. Led by Representative James Comer, the GOP has accused Biden of corruption for months, despite producing no evidence.
During an interview with CNN, Murphy was asked if he would hold Jim and Hunter Biden in contempt if they did not appear before the House. Murphy responded affirmatively, questioning what they had to hide. However, the interviewer pointed out that Murphy had previously voted against holding former Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon in contempt when he refused to testify before the House’s January 6 investigative committee. Bannon was eventually convicted of contempt of Congress in October 2022.
Murphy tried to argue that the circumstances were different, citing the distinction between elected officials and those who are not. The interviewer countered by asking which elected office Hunter Biden held. Murphy appeared stunned and struggled to provide a coherent response, focusing instead on the president’s alleged guilt. It is worth noting that Republicans have not issued a subpoena to Joe Biden.
The article highlights the inconsistency in Murphy’s stance on holding individuals in contempt of Congress. If his intention is to hold elected officials accountable, the article points out that he does not need to look far. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan, who is also involved in the Republican investigation into Biden, has been avoiding a subpoena from the January 6 committee for nearly 600 days.
The Republicans’ relentless pursuit of proving Biden’s guilt is criticized in the article, as they consistently fail to provide evidence to support their claims. Additionally, their star witnesses have debunked the GOP’s accusations, and lawmakers have even admitted that they lack evidence and do not prioritize the accuracy of their claims.
