Roy has a history of spouting inflammatory rhetoric. In 2021, he invoked a quote that glorified lynching during a hearing intended to address a surge in anti-Asian violence. His office has called efforts to teach schoolchildren about systemic racism “woke, racist indoctrination.” Earlier this year, he complained that Democrats are trying to “remake America” and “end Western civilization” with their immigration policies.
Since tanking at the June 27 presidential debate, Biden has been fielding a whirlwind of questions over his health and his ability to win against Donald Trump in November’s election.
Should he acquiesce to the growing chorus of calls that he stand aside, Harris is considered the most likely option to take over as the Democratic nominee.