US Republican Lawmaker Andy Ogles has introduced two articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris, citing her alleged failure to enforce immigration laws.
Ogles accuses Harris of deliberately neglecting her duties as “border czar,” particularly in regards to border security and immigration law.
The first article of impeachment highlights Harris’ supposed inaction in addressing the border crisis, while the second article alleges a “breach of public trust.”
Ogles claims that Harris knowingly misled the public and Congress about President Joe Biden’s physical and cognitive health, sparking concerns about her integrity and ability to perform her duties as Vice President.
Ogles’ move to impeach Harris marks a significant escalation in the political tensions surrounding the Biden administration’s immigration policies and the Vice President’s role in addressing the border crisis.
The articles also claimed that Harris had been incompetent in discharging her duties.
Ogles’ first attempt to impeach Harris last year was unsuccessful and stalled in the judiciary committee.
The lawmaker’s second trial comes 48 hours after Biden withdrew from the presidential race and endorsed Harris to take his place for the Democratic Party’s ticket.
Biden’s shaky debate performance against former President Donald Trump last month, which heightened concerns over his age and mental alertness, was the catalyst for Democrats’ calls for him to end his reelection campaign.
The Democrat has not formally announced Harris as the party’s flagbearer. If nominated, she would be the first Black and South Asian woman to be a major party nominee.
On Monday, the presidential hopeful raised more than $81 million in donations to her cause.
The amount is believed to be the largest 24-hour fundraising in the history of the US presidential campaign.
Ogle’s impeachment calls have not received support from any member of Congress.
