In anticipation of a possible impeachment inquiry, the Biden White House has reportedly established an impeachment “war room” and recruited dozens of lawyers and communications staff. This development underscores the administration’s preparedness to tackle a potential GOP-led impeachment.
The war room, based in the White House counsel’s office, is populated by a team of lawyers, legislative aides, and communications staffers. They were hired to strategize and coordinate the administration’s response to any potential impeachment proceedings.
One notable addition to this team is Richard Sauber, a well-respected white-collar defense lawyer, who was hired to assist the Biden administration in responding to potential investigations, as reported by CNN.
This strategic move follows growing speculation about a possible GOP impeachment inquiry. Radar Online reported that the White House has hired 24 lawyers and aides to strategize against such a scenario.
Ed Siskel, who served in the White House for nearly four years, has been appointed as the new White House Counsel by President Biden, according to an official statement on the White House website. The appointment of Siskel, along with the recruitment of additional legal and communications staff, highlights the seriousness with which the Biden administration is approaching the threat of impeachment.
While Democrats are campaigning to maintain their congressional majorities, a small team of attorneys, communications experts, and legislative aides have spent months preparing for potential Republican investigations, CNN detailed.
The New York Times has reported that Biden and his White House counsel, Dana Remus, have hired Sauber, signaling their readiness for potential scrutiny should House Speaker Kevin McCarthy decide to move forward with impeachment.
Should Biden face an impeachment, the proceedings may coincide with the criminal trial of Hunter Biden, his infamous son, whose plea deal regarding alleged tax and gun crimes recently fell through following national attention.
