The Maryland lawmaker exposed the hypocrisy of House Republicans.
The Maryland lawmaker exposed the hypocrisy of House Republicans. The Maryland lawmaker exposed the hypocrisy of House Republicans.
The Maryland lawmaker exposed the hypocrisy of House Republicans.
LOADINGERROR LOADING. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) highlighted House Republicans’ head-scratching criteria for impeachment proceedings when it comes to Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden.. “What’s amazing to me is that you’ve got an overwhelming number of people in their caucus who voted against impeaching Donald Trump for inciting a violent insurrection against our own House, against the Congress, against the vice president,” Raskin told MSNBC’s Jen Psaki on Thursday.. Advertisement. He added, “Now, they want to go ahead and launch an impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden for a crime unknown. No one can identify what the alleged offense is.”. The House Republican caucus voted unanimously on Wednesday to formally open an impeachment inquiry into Biden, pushing ahead in its yearlong investigation of his family that has yet to produce evidence of wrongdoing by the president.. Democrats have accused Republicans of weaponizing impeachment for political revenge at Trump’s bidding. Republicans claim formalizing the inquiry will give them more authority to enforce subpoenas to continue the investigation.. Raskin: What’s amazing, is you got an overwhelming number of Republicans who voted against impeaching Trump for inciting a violent insurrection against our own house. Now, they want to launch an impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden for a crime unknown. pic.twitter.com/i0yV67XtJq. — Acyn (@Acyn) December 14, 2023. Advertisement. In 2021, 10 House Republicans joined Democrats in voting to impeach Trump for a second time over his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.. Trump’s supporters laid siege to the Capitol, assaulting law enforcement, damaging government property and threatening to kill Vice President Mike Pence, after the then-president spent months telling them lies that the 2020 election had been rigged.. Trump was impeached on one charge, incitement of insurrection. Raskin was one of the lawmakers who drafted the resolution.. Trump was ultimately acquitted by the narrowly divided Senate, which required a two-thirds vote to convict.. Support HuffPost. The Stakes Have Never Been Higher. At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.. Our News, Politics and Culture teams invest time and care working on hard-hitting investigations and researched analyses, along with quick but robust daily takes. Our Life, Health and Shopping desks provide you with well-researched, expert-vetted information you need to live your best life, while HuffPost Personal, Voices and Opinion center real stories from real people.. Help keep news free for everyone by giving us as little as $1. Your contribution will go a long way.. At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.. Help keep news free for everyone by giving us as little as $1. Your contribution will go a long way.. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the very foundations of our democracy are at stake. A vibrant democracy is impossible without well-informed citizens. This is why HuffPost’s journalism is free for everyone, not just those who can afford expensive paywalls.. We cannot do this without your help. Support our newsroom by contributing as little as $1 a month.. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the very foundations of our democracy are at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a vibrant democracy is impossible without well-informed citizens. This is why we keep our journalism free for everyone, even as most other newsrooms have retreated behind expensive paywalls.. Our newsroom continues to bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes on one of the most consequential elections in recent history. Reporting on the current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly — and we need your help.. Support our newsroom by contributing as little as $1 a month.. Support HuffPost. Advertisement. Related. Joe Biden impeachmentjamie raskin. Fox News Host Drops The Mic On James Comer’s Biden Hypocrisy. Former Prosecutor On Hunter Biden Case Says She Received Threats, Harassment. Joe Biden Calls Republicans Time-Wasting Liars After Impeachment Vote
