White House Spokesman Decries McCarthy’s Launch of Biden Impeachment Inquiry

The White House strongly opposes the House impeachment push against President Joe Biden, claiming lack of evidence and political motives.

U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) speaks to members of the press outside his office at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on June 7, 2023. Alex Wong/Getty Images

A White House official responded to the announcement that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) will initiate impeachment proceedings against President Joe Biden.

White House spokesman for oversight and investigations Ian Sams responded on X, calling Mr. McCarthy’s move “Extreme politics at its worst.”