GOP floats Biden impeachment for withholding Israel aid, comparing to Trump’s first trial

Published May 9, 2024 6:15pm ET



Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) said Thursday he’s preparing articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden for pausing weapons delivery to Israel, as the decision drew swift backlash from Republicans and some centrist Democrats.

The Florida Republican argued Biden’s move to delay military aid, including 2,000-pound bombs, amid disapproval over Israel’s plans to expand military operations in southern Gaza, is similar to Democrats’ first impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, in which he withheld aid to Ukraine in exchange for announcing an investigation into the Biden family. 

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