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SheltieLover

(68,244 posts)
Tue Apr 29, 2025, 12:18 AM Apr 29

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-misdemeanors

Did 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 nation’s 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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Third enid602 Apr 29 #1
I hear you! SheltieLover Apr 29 #5
That sums it up nicely. The very definition of "high crimes and misdemeanors." nt Blasphemer Apr 29 #2
Yup. SheltieLover Apr 29 #6
Good 👏🏻 Meowmee Apr 29 #3
Holding out hope... SheltieLover Apr 29 #7
I hope so, so much 😁🤗 Meowmee Apr 29 #9
Me too!!! SheltieLover Apr 29 #10
Great, But... DET Apr 29 #4
Not sure. Hoping it will! SheltieLover Apr 29 #8
"How does this get to the floor with Johnson in charge?" J_William_Ryan Apr 29 #11
Not sure, but I'm holding out hope! SheltieLover Apr 29 #12
IKR? Seems like over a year. C Moon Apr 29 #13
At least! More like 20 yrs... SheltieLover Apr 29 #23
IIRC, there's a House rule that enables the minority to force a vote on "privileged resolutions" 0rganism Apr 29 #14
Let's hope Dems use it! SheltieLover Apr 29 #22
So now we get to see which motivation is stronger: LT Barclay Apr 29 #15
Canadian Prime Minister Thanks Trump for Election Victory. elleng Apr 29 #21
Excellent! SheltieLover Apr 29 #24
I read about this earlier today on... sheshe2 Apr 29 #16
I agree about Hogg. I am very disappointed in him. SheltieLover Apr 29 #25
thanks for posting this. folks in congress should make this a regular occurrence. in other words, keep writing those orleans Apr 29 #17
Just keep trying. Repeatedly. Failure isn't the problem. Make maga vote! lindysalsagal Apr 29 #18
Good to See CitizenZero Apr 29 #19
Creation of an Unlawful Office: By establishing the Department of Government Efficiency elleng Apr 29 #20
Absolutely! SheltieLover Apr 29 #26
It is time, make the Republican Party vote against what the whole world sees. Bluethroughu Apr 29 #27
Absolutely! SheltieLover Apr 29 #28
"We cannot wait for more damage to be done. Congress must act." bucolic_frolic Apr 29 #29
K&R spanone Apr 29 #30
Perfect timing. In 6 weeks the shelves will be empty. bucolic_frolic Apr 29 #31
The Third Impeachment should hopefully break the 'spell'! Jrose Apr 29 #32
I hate to say it, but at this point, I don't t think this helps us any. everyonematters Apr 29 #33
This is probably the only place we ever see or hear of it again. nt doc03 Apr 29 #34
Yeeees , malaise Apr 29 #35
"Why waste our time?" kentuck Apr 29 #36
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