A House Republican lawmaker is taking action against Vice President Kamala Harris by filing articles of impeachment on Wednesday. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., is accusing Harris of breaching public trust and failing to uphold U.S. immigration law. The impeachment articles focus on two main issues: Harris's alleged knowledge of President Biden's cognitive decline and her handling of the crisis at the southern border.
The first article accuses Harris of misleading the public and Congress about Biden's physical and cognitive well-being. This comes amid concerns raised by some Republican lawmakers about Biden's mental state. The second article targets Harris's role as the Biden administration's 'border czar' and her approach to the southern border crisis. Critics argue that Harris has shown incompetence and indifference to the suffering of Americans affected by the ongoing crisis.
One of the key points raised in the impeachment articles is the record number of illegal border crossings, with nearly 302,000 encounters reported in December 2023. This has fueled GOP-led attacks on Harris, with many questioning her effectiveness in addressing the root causes of mass migration from Central and South America.
These impeachment articles are part of a broader legislative offensive by House Republicans against Harris since she assumed the role of Vice President. The House Rules Committee has also advanced a resolution condemning Harris over the border crisis, signaling growing opposition within the GOP.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, the fate of these impeachment articles and the broader implications for Harris's tenure remain uncertain. The House is expected to vote on the resolution condemning Harris in the coming days, further intensifying the scrutiny on the Vice President's actions and decisions.
