Trump vows to investigate ‘Biden corruption’ if Republicans retake Congress in midterm elections

Former US leader spoke out during supporters’ rally in Texas on Saturday

Trump has long fixated on Biden’s son Hunter, whose financial dealings with China, Ukraine have been scrutinised; he denies any wrongdoing

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Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Texas on Saturday. Photo: AFP

Published: 11:21pm, 30 Jan 2022

Former US President Donald Trump said Republicans would investigate President Joe Biden for corruption if they retake Congress in the midterm elections.

“Biden has the real scandals. And rest assured, when Republicans retake Congress, the Biden corruption will be investigated and exposed by Congress,” Trump told supporters at a rally in Conroe, Texas, on Saturday night.

“We’re going to kick the Biden crime family out of the White House in 2024!” Trump said.

In his speech, Trump made various allegations about criminality and corruption involving Joe Biden and his son Hunter.

Trump and his supporters have long fixated on Hunter Biden, whose financial dealings with China and Ukraine have been scrutinised.

Joe Biden being sworn in as the 46th president of the United States in 2021 watched by his wife and their children Ashley and Hunter. Photo: AP

Hunter Biden has denied any wrongdoing. No criminal activity has been proven, and no evidence has emerged that Joe Biden did anything to intentionally benefit his son as vice-president.

While Trump has often accused the Biden family of inappropriate business dealings, similar allegations were made about his own family businesses during his time as president.