A Republican congressman, Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee, has filed articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris[1][2][4]. This move comes shortly after President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and his endorsement of Harris as the likely Democratic nominee.
The impeachment articles cite several reasons:
- Immigration and border control: Ogles accuses Harris of “willfully disregarding her oath to uphold and defend the Constitution” and ignoring her responsibility to enforce U.S. laws and protect American citizens, particularly in relation to the southern border[1][4].
- Failure to invoke the 25th Amendment: The filing claims Harris failed to exercise her duty to remove President Biden from office when it allegedly “became apparent that he was mentally and physically incapable of continuing to serve”[1][4].
- “Breach of public trust” regarding President Biden’s physical and mental health[1].
It’s important to note that this is not the first time Ogles has attempted to impeach Harris. He previously introduced articles against her last year, which failed to gain traction beyond their introduction[1][4]. This latest effort appears to be part of a broader pattern of impeachment initiatives by House Republicans targeting various members of the Biden administration[2].
While the impeachment effort has garnered attention, it is unlikely to succeed given the current political landscape. The Democratic control of the Senate makes it improbable that any impeachment passed by the Republican-controlled House would be confirmed[5].
Critics view these impeachment efforts as political maneuvers rather than substantive legal actions. The White House has characterized such Republican impeachment attempts as “cheap, unfounded political theatrics” that ignore constitutional requirements[2].
Citations:
[1] https://www.al.com/news/2024/07/gop-congressman-files-articles-of-impeachment-against-vp-kamala-harris.html
[2] https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/new-republican-impeachment-measure-targets-harris-yes-rcna163389
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCH-Dpri-ME
[4] https://eu.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/07/23/andy-ogles-files-impeachment-articles-against-vp-kamala-harris/74517856007/
[5] https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2024/07/23/gop-rep-introduces-articles-of-impeachment-against-kamala-harris–though-political-stunt-is-bound-to-fail/