Justice Department Indicts FBI Informant Over False Biden Bribery Claims

The indictment of Alexander Smirnov, accused of fabricating bribery allegations against the Bidens, casts doubt on the GOP's impeachment inquiry.

Alexander Smirnov, a former FBI informant, has been indicted for allegedly fabricating bribery allegations involving Joe and Hunter Biden and Ukrainian energy company Burisma.
The indictment challenges the credibility of the GOP-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, which has relied on claims of corruption tied to Hunter Biden's business dealings.
Former intelligence officials feel vindicated by the indictment, arguing it supports their warnings about Russian efforts to influence U.S. elections and smear the Bidens.
Republicans struggle to advance the impeachment inquiry amid lack of substantial evidence against President Biden, while facing criticism for focusing on debunked claims.
The case against former President Donald Trump, involving multiple legal challenges, continues to influence GOP voter perceptions and the political landscape ahead of the 2024 elections.