Internet slams Rep Eric Swalwell after he pronounces ‘time of death’ for Biden impeachment inquiry

WASHINGTON, DC: In a dramatic turn of events at the House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing on Wednesday, March 20, Representative Eric Swalwell of California declared the demise of the House GOP's impeachment efforts against President Biden.

In a bold proclamation, he challenged committee Chair James Comer and declared, "I dare you impeach. But you won’t, because you don’t have the evidence."

Eric Swalwell pronounces 'time of death'

Standing before the committee, Swalwell painted a vivid picture of the futility of the impeachment push, asserting, "And because you don’t have the evidence, you don’t have the votes. Guys, it’s dead. And so, I’m here to pronounce the time of death."

He proceeded to inscribe "5:16 p.m." on a board, symbolizing the end of the impeachment endeavor with the words "BIDEN IMPEACHMENT TIME OF DEATH" emblazoned across the top.

“5:16, Biden impeachment’s dead,” Swalwell said after sitting back down from writing on the board. “Joe Biden has been acquitted.”

Following this symbolic gesture, Swalwell articulated his reasons for the demise of the impeachment inquiry, citing issues such as the credibility of witnesses and the lack of substantial evidence. Notably, he highlighted the absence of coverage by major news outlets, including Fox News, as evidence of the inquiry's irrelevance.

“Fox News isn’t even carrying this today," he said. “In fact, one of their anchors as they broke away ten minutes in said ‘This is the same hearing over and over and over, at what point are you gonna fish or cut bait?’”

“So I just have to tell ya, it’s over. Impeachment’s over. Dunzo, bye-bye, rigor mortis, lights out, curtain drop, mic drop, peace, adios, sayonara, au revoir, or a language that you all understand — do svidaniya," the congressman added, as quoted by The Hill.

Social media backlash

Swalwell's pronouncement, however, was met with criticism and mockery on social media, with many referencing allegations regarding his purported relationship with a Chinese spy named Christine Fang. Critics seized on these allegations to question Swalwell's integrity and fitness for office.

"Couldn’t wait to get his 'fangs' in this one," one posted on X.

"This man is compromised and should not be holding office, not now or ever again," another chimed in.

"Says [the] Chinese soy-loving hack," someone else wrote.

"Reads better in his original Chinese version!" another quipped.

Echoes from colleagues

The congressman's remarks echoed sentiments expressed by his colleague, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, who challenged Republicans to specify the exact crime they were accusing President Biden of.

“At this point, the story isn’t the fact that the basis of this impeachment inquiry is wrong. The story is, ‘Why it is proceeding anyway?’” Ocasio-Cortez said, insisting the GOP has “no charges.”

“I have yet to hear in the chairman’s opening the allegation that they are specifically charging the president of the United States with. I am hearing about the ‘Biden family'. I am hearing about this and that. I am not hearing the specific allegation by this committee. What is it? It is not here. And that is the problem,” she said.

In response to mounting pressure, Chair James Comer announced a last-ditch effort to seek testimony "from President Biden himself," alleging his involvement or ignorance in his son Hunter Biden’s business dealings.

However, the likelihood of Biden appearing before the committee remains slim. The White House dismissed the impeachment proceedings as a "sad stunt" and urged Republicans to focus on addressing pressing issues facing the nation. “This is a sad stunt at the end of a dead impeachment,” spokesperson Ian Sams said. “Call it a day, pal.”

As the political landscape gears up for another showdown between former President Trump and President Biden in November, the impeachment probe continues to delve into Hunter Biden’s business dealings and personal struggles.

Republicans maintain their assertions of influence peddling and misuse of the Biden family name, despite skepticism surrounding the validity of their claims.

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