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Posted 9/13/2023, 4:07:00 PM

CNN Host Repeatedly Fact-Checks Rep. Gaetz's Baseless Claims About Biden

CNN host Abby Phillip fact-checked Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) twice in one minute about lack of evidence against President Biden.
Gaetz claimed Biden was involved in son Hunter's business deals, but provided no proof of criminality.
Phillip stated Republicans have no evidence Biden did anything illegal related to Hunter.
Gaetz said impeachment inquiry could tarnish Biden ahead of 2024, not necessarily remove him.
Phillip pointed out House Republicans likely lack votes for impeachment inquiry due to dissenters.

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9/13/2023

Whistleblowers and Partners Allege Joe Biden's Involvement in Hunter's Overseas Business Deals

Despite the frequent use of the phrase "without evidence" to dismiss claims of wrongdoing regarding Joe Biden and his son, there exists substantial proof suggesting their involvement in corrupt business ventures.

9/13/2023

White House Defends Biden Against Impeachment Inquiry, Accuses Republicans of Political Stunts

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre defended President Biden and dismissed the impeachment inquiry, claiming that there is no evidence incriminating him in his son's foreign business dealings, leading to a heated exchange with reporters during the press briefing.

9/18/2023

ABC's Karl Pushes Back on Mace's Unsubstantiated Biden Bribery Claim

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl challenged Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on her baseless claim that President Biden was bribed, stating that there is no evidence supporting her allegations.

9/18/2023

Biden Impeachment Inquiry Breaks Precedent and Lacks Credible Evidence Compared to Past Presidential Impeachments

House Republicans have launched an impeachment inquiry against President Biden, but unlike previous impeachment cases, there is no credible evidence of wrongdoing and the alleged activity occurred before Biden became president.

9/22/2023

Biden Emails Viewed by House Oversight Offer No Evidence of Wrongdoing

House Oversight Committee gains access to unredacted emails from Joe Biden's time as vice president, but they do not provide evidence of his involvement in his son's business dealings or support Republican's push for impeachment.

9/28/2023

IRS Documents Reveal Frustrations Over Limits on Probing Hunter Biden Tied to Joe Biden, Differing Views on DOJ Interference

House Republicans released documents suggesting that IRS agents investigating Hunter Biden faced obstacles whenever President Joe Biden's name came up in the probe, though senior Justice Department prosecutors believed the investigators had legitimate reasons to avoid the elder Biden, and there is no evidence that DOJ officials acted at the request of senior leadership.

9/29/2023

House GOP holds Biden impeachment hearing, but experts see no evidence of corruption

House Republicans began their first impeachment inquiry hearing against President Joe Biden, although their expert witnesses admitted that they currently lack the evidence to prove their allegations; none of the evidence presented has indicated that Joe Biden personally benefitted from his son's business dealings, but Republicans claim that their findings justify the impeachment inquiry.

10/3/2023

No Evidence for Claim That Biden Ordered FBI to Visit Trump Supporters' Homes

U.S. President Joe Biden did not order the FBI to conduct unannounced "knock and talk" visits to the homes of over 100,000 supporters of former President Donald Trump, as there is no evidence to support this claim.

10/10/2023

Emails Reveal Frequent Contact Between VP Biden and Hunter's Business Dealings, Despite Past Denials

President Joe Biden's denial of discussing business with his son Hunter has been contradicted by new FOIA-obtained emails, revealing extensive communication between Joe, Hunter, and their respective firms during his vice presidency, adding to the GOP investigation into the alleged Biden family influence-peddling operation.

10/10/2023

Biden Cooperates with Probe as Trump Team Seeks Delays

President Joe Biden cooperated with special counsel Robert Hur's investigation into the presence of classified documents at his home and office, sitting for voluntary interviews that suggest the probe is nearing its end and that Biden's legal team is not worried about potential criminal charges, in stark contrast to how former President Donald Trump handled similar issues.

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Posted 9/13/2023, 4:07:00 PM

CNN Host Repeatedly Fact-Checks Rep. Gaetz's Baseless Claims About Biden

CNN host Abby Phillip fact-checked Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) twice in one minute about lack of evidence against President Biden.
Gaetz claimed Biden was involved in son Hunter's business deals, but provided no proof of criminality.
Phillip stated Republicans have no evidence Biden did anything illegal related to Hunter.
Gaetz said impeachment inquiry could tarnish Biden ahead of 2024, not necessarily remove him.
Phillip pointed out House Republicans likely lack votes for impeachment inquiry due to dissenters.

huffpost.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/13/2023

Whistleblowers and Partners Allege Joe Biden's Involvement in Hunter's Overseas Business Deals

9/13/2023

White House Defends Biden Against Impeachment Inquiry, Accuses Republicans of Political Stunts

9/18/2023

ABC's Karl Pushes Back on Mace's Unsubstantiated Biden Bribery Claim

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl challenged Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on her baseless claim that President Biden was bribed, stating that there is no evidence supporting her allegations.

9/18/2023

Biden Impeachment Inquiry Breaks Precedent and Lacks Credible Evidence Compared to Past Presidential Impeachments

9/22/2023

Biden Emails Viewed by House Oversight Offer No Evidence of Wrongdoing

9/28/2023

IRS Documents Reveal Frustrations Over Limits on Probing Hunter Biden Tied to Joe Biden, Differing Views on DOJ Interference

9/29/2023

House GOP holds Biden impeachment hearing, but experts see no evidence of corruption

10/3/2023

No Evidence for Claim That Biden Ordered FBI to Visit Trump Supporters' Homes

10/10/2023

Emails Reveal Frequent Contact Between VP Biden and Hunter's Business Dealings, Despite Past Denials

10/10/2023

Biden Cooperates with Probe as Trump Team Seeks Delays