Prominent Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff urges Biden to step aside
California Rep. Adam Schiff has become the highest-profile Democrat to call for President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid.
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California Rep. Adam Schiff calls for Biden to step aside
California Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff released a statement saying it was time for Biden to pass the torch.
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Adam Schiff - 10 things to know with detail
Adam Schiff is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 28th congressional district since 2001.
Schiff currently serves as the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, where he has been a leading figure in the investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and President Trump's impeachment.
Schiff was born on June 22, 1960, in Framingham, Massachusetts. He attended Stanford University and Harvard Law School.
Before entering politics, Schiff worked as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles, where he prosecuted cases of espionage, terrorism, and organized crime.
Schiff was first elected to Congress in 2000, defeating the Republican incumbent. He has since been re-elected multiple times, often by wide margins.
Schiff is known for his expertise in national security and foreign policy issues. He has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration's policies on Russia, North Korea, and other global hotspots.
Schiff played a key role in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump, serving as the lead prosecutor during the House impeachment hearings and presenting the case for Trump's removal from office.
Schiff has been a strong advocate for government transparency and accountability. He has sponsored legislation to protect whistleblowers and strengthen ethics rules for government officials.
Schiff has been mentioned as a potential candidate for higher office, including a run for the U.S. Senate or even the presidency. He has not ruled out seeking higher office in the future.
Schiff is married to Eve Sanderson, a clinical psychologist, and they have two children. He is a resident of Burbank, California, and is active in his local community, supporting causes such as education, healthcare, and environmental conservation.