New evidence uncovered by a congressional investigation points to a disturbing pattern of corruption and abuse of power by then-Vice President Joe Biden and his family. According to Republican members of the House Oversight Committee, financial records and other documents show that Biden and his son Hunter aggressively exploited Joe Biden’s position to confer benefits on foreign entities and governments in exchange for millions of dollars paid to Hunter and his business associates.

If true, these bombshell revelations suggest possible criminal violations of federal bribery, fraud, and money laundering laws, as well as felony offenses under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. By allegedly exchanging U.S. policy decisions and access for cash, the Bidens’ actions may have seriously undermined American interests while personally enriching themselves.

Beyond legal issues, Biden’s conduct raises grave ethical concerns and could be grounds for impeachment. The Constitution specifies that a president can be removed from office for “Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.” The Founding Fathers feared that a corrupt leader might abuse power by secretly scheming with foreign adversaries to betray the country for selfish gain.

According to the committee, evidence shows that Biden’s family received at least $6 million from business deals with Chinese operatives closely tied to the Communist Party and its intelligence services. If true, this would affirm worries about Biden’s questionable policies toward China and his indifference to the major threats it poses.

Though denying any wrongdoing, Biden’s claims are difficult to square with known facts. For example, White House visitor logs prove that Hunter’s foreign associates and clients had unusual access to Biden during his vice presidency. Given this and other information, the House committee is seeking additional FBI records to determine the full extent of alleged abuses of office and any resulting harm to U.S. interests. While the final verdict awaits a full investigation, the accumulating evidence raises the prospect of illegal and unethical actions that demand accountability at the highest levels.