– Some Republicans are considering impeachment over Biden’s threat to withhold weapons from Israel
– Biden has delayed a shipment of bombs to Israel due to concerns over invasion of Rafah
– Biden’s actions are not guaranteed grounds for impeachment, as they differ from Trump’s withholding of aid to Ukraine
Some Republicans and conservatives are angry that President Joe Biden is considering withholding offensive weapons from Israel due to concerns about civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict. Some GOP members have even raised the idea of impeachment, comparing Biden’s actions to Trump’s Ukraine scandal. However, others caution that while there are grounds for impeachment, their goal is not to impeach the president, but rather to express disagreement with his decision.
There are significant differences between Trump’s withholding of aid to Ukraine and Biden’s potential withholding of weapons to Israel. Trump’s actions were found by a government watchdog to have violated the law, whereas Biden’s actions may not be considered illegal if the congressionally approved aid is spent on Israel by September. Additionally, Trump’s actions were considered part of a corrupt scheme for personal political benefit, which Biden has not been accused of.
This is not the first time a president has paused weapons shipments to Israel over concerns about their use in a conflict. President Reagan and President George H.W. Bush both took similar actions in the past. While there may be political costs for Biden due to his actions, he is likely to continue to prioritize bipartisan support to keep the government funded in September. Ultimately, the situation remains complex and ongoing.