US Democrats Split Over Impeachment Efforts Amid Trump Administration's Unpopularity.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.J., has dismissed impeachment efforts against several top Trump administration officials, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. According to Jeffries, he is more focused on protecting Americans' healthcare from potential threats. This stance is echoed by Reps. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., and Katharine Clark, D-Mass., who have also expressed their disapproval of the efforts.
In a joint statement, the three Democrats criticized the impeachment process, stating that it requires "an immense amount of work to succeed" and accusing Republicans of rubber-stamping President Trump's agenda. Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., has stated she would vote for impeachment if there is evidence to support it, but believes two other officials do not have a strong case.
Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., has labeled the impeachment attempts "deeply distracting and unproductive," despite acknowledging that some Trump administration actions are impeachable offenses. This sentiment is shared by Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., who in April introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump over air strikes in Iran, only for them to be swiftly rejected.
The ongoing split among Democrats highlights the difficulties in finding common ground on impeachment efforts amidst a deeply divided party and an unpopular administration.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.J., has dismissed impeachment efforts against several top Trump administration officials, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. According to Jeffries, he is more focused on protecting Americans' healthcare from potential threats. This stance is echoed by Reps. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., and Katharine Clark, D-Mass., who have also expressed their disapproval of the efforts.
In a joint statement, the three Democrats criticized the impeachment process, stating that it requires "an immense amount of work to succeed" and accusing Republicans of rubber-stamping President Trump's agenda. Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., has stated she would vote for impeachment if there is evidence to support it, but believes two other officials do not have a strong case.
Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., has labeled the impeachment attempts "deeply distracting and unproductive," despite acknowledging that some Trump administration actions are impeachable offenses. This sentiment is shared by Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., who in April introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump over air strikes in Iran, only for them to be swiftly rejected.
The ongoing split among Democrats highlights the difficulties in finding common ground on impeachment efforts amidst a deeply divided party and an unpopular administration.