GOP Congressman Files Articles of Impeachment Against President Biden Over Comments on Israel Aid
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In a bold move reminiscent of the impeachment proceedings against former President Donald Trump, Rep. Cory Mills, a first-term Republican Congressman from Florida, has filed articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden. The grounds for impeachment center around Biden's recent comments regarding withholding offensive weapons aid to Israel. Mills argues that Biden's actions amount to an "abuse of power" as he allegedly attempted to pressure Israel into changing its defense policies by leveraging critical military aid.
The legislative text, exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital, accuses President Biden of breaching his constitutional duty by soliciting a "quid pro quo" with Israel and jeopardizing the credibility of the United States while undermining the interests of the nation's longstanding ally. In a statement, Mills maintained that Biden's conduct warrants impeachment, trial, removal from office, and disqualification from holding any future office under the United States.
This development comes on the heels of Mills' announcement, first reported by Fox News Digital, of his intention to file the impeachment articles. He, along with other Republican lawmakers, draws comparisons between Biden's actions and Trump's controversial decision to withhold lethal aid to Ukraine unless they announced an investigation into Biden and his family.
The controversial ultimatum made by President Biden to Israel's government, as reported by CNN, has added fuel to the fire. Biden stated during the interview that while the United States would continue to support Israel's defensive systems, such as the Iron Dome, they would not supply the weapons historically used in certain operations, specifically mentioning the potential ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
In his legislative text, Mills argues that these statements by Biden compromised national security for both the United States and Israel. However, the probability of the impeachment articles reaching the Senate for a trial remains low, as the ongoing impeachment inquiry into Biden in the House is still seeking substantial evidence of wrongdoing, including accusations of improper behavior and bribery.
Unsurprisingly, the White House has dismissed Mills' push for impeachment as "ridiculous." A senior administration official pointed out that President Biden's comments were in line with previous statements made by the administration, emphasizing the importance of ensuring Israel receives all the appropriated aid. The official also highlighted the former President Trump's failure to spend Congress-approved funds, which were legally required.
While tensions run high in Washington amidst Israel's conflict with Hamas, White House national security communications adviser John Kirby reiterated that Israel has not yet launched a ground operation, and Biden was addressing a hypothetical scenario. The administration is actively working with Israel to explore alternative approaches that have a better chance of strategic success and eliminating the threat posed by Hamas.
As this impeachment push unfolds, it underscores the deeply divided and contentious atmosphere gripping the nation's capital. Despite the unlikelihood of the articles reaching a Senate trial, Mills' actions highlight the intense scrutiny surrounding Biden's handling of international affairs and the delicate balance between exerting pressure and maintaining alliances.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for further comment on this matter, with a response pending.