Speaker Mike Johnson said on Sunday the House GOP could vote to authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Biden this week — as he clashed with well-heeled donors at two lavish Manhattan events, The Post has learned.
During the fundraising event, Johnson raised more than $1 million to help the New York Republican maintain and expand the GOP majority in the 2024 congressional race, according to sources.
He was accompanied by House GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, who helped organize the event.
Johnson first spoke at a luncheon at Empire Steakhouse in Midtown East, attended by WABC radio owner John Catsimatidis.
Stephen Schwarzman, chairman of investment house Blackstone, is also listed as a host.
The second event was held at the Upper East Side home of Haim Chera, the head of Vornado Realty whose father is a close friend of former President Donald Trump. It was co-hosted by real estate mogul Harry Adjmi and former Long Island Rep. and GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin.
The asking price is up to $50,000 to $100,000 to “host” both events.
Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday the House GOP could vote to authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Biden this week. AP
Individual donors can contribute up to $373,4000 to a joint Grow Majority NY fundraising account that will help re-elect the state House GOP delegation.
Johnson (R-Louisiana) said the House “is moving forward on the impeachment inquiry soon — potentially this week,” said an attendee at the first event.
But most of the focus is on raising the dollar to keep the GOP in control of the House.
Johnson emphasized his commitment to the Empire State and said he would be an “honorary New Yorker” this election cycle.
He said his Italian-American mother and firefighter father made him feel at home in the city and on Long Island, according to one attendee.
Johnson first spoke at a luncheon at Empire Steakhouse in Midtown East, attended by WABC radio owner John Catsimatidis. Empire Steakhouse
“New York will decide the House Majority in 2024 and thanks to Speaker Johnson’s strong leadership, we will win,” Stefanik told The Post.
New York House Republicans attended.
“Thank you to Speaker Johnson and Chairman Stefanik for putting New York first and making sure we have the funding we need to protect our seats and grow our Majority. Because of their leadership, Republicans are poised to have a strong 2024,” said Rep. Michael Lawyer, who represents the 17th Congressional District that includes Rockland County and the lower Hudson Valley.
Brooklyn Councilwoman Inna Vernikov attended the event. X / Inna Vernikova
Brooklyn Councilwoman Inna Vernikov was also among those present.
“At an event for @SpeakerJohnson with a true fighter for conservative values and star of our party @EliseStefanik,” Vernikov said, post a photo he is with Stefanik.
Johnson also visited Lawler’s district on Sunday as well as the district of Reps. Anthony D’Esposito and Nick La Lota in Long Island Saturday.
Some Republicans have privately expressed concern about Johnson’s fundraising ability. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Ca.) has been considered a fundraising dynamo.
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