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Showing Original Post only (View all)CONGRESSMAN SHRI THANEDAR INTRODUCES ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDE [View all]
https://thanedar.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-shri-thanedar-introduces-articles-of-impeachment-against-president-donald-j-trump-for-high-crimes-and-misdemeanorsDid I miss this somehow?
"Donald Trump has repeatedly demonstrated that he is unfit to serve as President and represents a clear and present danger to our nations constitution and our democracy," said Rep. Thanedar. "His unlawful actions have subverted the justice system, violated the separation of powers, and placed personal power and self-interest above public service. We cannot wait for more damage to be done. Congress must act."
The resolution includes seven articles of impeachment outlining a range of constitutional violations:
Obstruction of Justice and Abuse of Executive Power: Including denial of due process, unlawful deportations, defiance of court orders, and misuse of the Department of Justice.
Usurpation of Appropriations Power: For dismantling congressionally established agencies and impounding federal funds.
Abuse of Trade Powers and International Aggression: Including imposing economically damaging tariffs and threatening military invasion against sovereign nations.
Violation of First Amendment Rights: Through retaliatory actions against critics, media, and attorneys exercising constitutionally protected speech.
Creation of an Unlawful Office: By establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and unlawfully empowering Elon Musk to unilaterally violate the Constitution.
Bribery and Corruption: Involving dismissing criminal cases, soliciting foreign emoluments, and extortionate settlements for personal and political gain.
Tyrannical Overreach: Seeking to consolidate unchecked power, erode civil liberties, and defy constitutional limits on presidential authority.
And here we go...

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CONGRESSMAN SHRI THANEDAR INTRODUCES ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDE [View all]
SheltieLover
Apr 29
OP
That sums it up nicely. The very definition of "high crimes and misdemeanors." nt
Blasphemer
Apr 29
#2
IIRC, there's a House rule that enables the minority to force a vote on "privileged resolutions"
0rganism
Apr 29
#14
thanks for posting this. folks in congress should make this a regular occurrence. in other words, keep writing those
orleans
Apr 29
#17
Creation of an Unlawful Office: By establishing the Department of Government Efficiency
elleng
Apr 29
#20
It is time, make the Republican Party vote against what the whole world sees.
Bluethroughu
Apr 29
#27