Critics say Biden faces backlash over resurfaced anti-Trump tweet that they claim ‘endorses his own impeachment’

President Joe Biden faced backlash on social media this week over a past anti-Trump tweet that critics said showed he should be impeached for withholding weapons from Israel if it proceeds with a military operation in Gaza. The tweet in question was from 2019, in which Biden accused then-President Trump of engaging in a “quid pro quo” with Ukraine. Trump was later impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress related to his dealings with Ukraine. Biden’s recent decision to withhold military aid from Israel due to his objection to their military campaign in Gaza drew comparisons to the allegations against Trump during the impeachment proceedings.

Conservatives on social media were quick to point out the apparent hypocrisy in Biden’s actions, with many arguing that he was endorsing his own impeachment by withholding aid from Israel. Some suggested that Biden was putting his own personal and political interests above the national interest, just as Democrats had accused Trump of doing during the impeachment process. Calls for Biden’s impeachment and criminal investigation, including exploring ties between his aides and Iran, were made by some critics.

Despite the accusations of hypocrisy, the White House dismissed them as “ridiculous.” A White House official stated that senior administration officials had already made public statements about the situation in Rafah, including ensuring that Israel receives all appropriated funds. The official emphasized that the decision to deliver aid was related to a purchase made by a foreign government using its own funds, not funds appropriated by Congress. House Republicans, however, filed articles of impeachment against President Biden over the controversy, alleging that he abused his powers by soliciting a “quid pro quo” with Israel.

Criticism of Biden’s actions extended beyond conservatives, with some Democrats voicing concerns about the president’s decision regarding Israel. Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres suggested that Biden may be pandering to the far left and that election year politics could be driving his actions. The debate over Biden’s handling of aid to Israel has sparked political tensions and divisions within both parties. It remains to be seen how this controversy will impact Biden’s presidency and relations with Israel moving forward.

Overall, the incident involving Biden withholding aid from Israel due to his objection to their military campaign in Gaza has reignited debates around impeachment, political motivations, and foreign policy decisions. The comparisons to previous impeachment proceedings against Trump highlight the ongoing partisan divisions in American politics. As the situation continues to unfold, it will be critical for Biden to address concerns from both sides of the political spectrum and navigate the complexities of foreign relations in the Middle East.