Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) has introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump, accusing him of a sweeping list of alleged offenses including obstruction of justice, abuse of trade powers, and even “tyranny.” The move comes just before the president marks his first 100 days in office during his historic second, nonconsecutive term.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) Monday, Thanedar announced the filing of a resolution calling for Trump’s removal from office, sparking immediate backlash from Republicans and sparking a new round of partisan conflict in the House of Representatives.
Fox News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram confirmed that Thanedar’s impeachment filing had been entered into the congressional record. The articles reportedly cite tyranny, obstruction of justice/violation of due process, usurpation of appropriations power, abuse of trade powers and international aggression, violations of the First Amendment, creation of an unlawful office and bribery and corruption.
The effort is largely symbolic, given Republicans’ control of the House and growing public support for Trump following his sweeping victory in the 2024 election. Trump won not only the Electoral College but also the national popular vote and every key swing state — results his supporters have pointed to as a “clear mandate” to implement his agenda. Since taking office, he’s achieved the highest approval ratings he’s ever had in office, though voters still seem anxious for improvement on the economy.
The Democratic party is grappling with historically low approval ratings amid a perception that its leadership is out of step with voter concerns. Many Democrats, facing pressure from their progressive base to “do something” in response to Trump’s assertive second-term agenda, have resorted to symbolic acts like Thanedar’s impeachment resolution. However, these gestures have done little to reverse the party’s sagging popularity, with some critics warning they may further alienate voters who view these gestures as performative rather than meaningful opposition.
Since returning to office, President Trump has enacted measures on immigration, law enforcement, and trade. Notably, he invoked the Alien Enemies Act to expedite deportations of non-citizens with alleged criminal ties, including transferring accused gang members to prisons in Central America.
President Trump told Time magazine last week that Chinese President Xi Jinping had contacted him to discuss trade amid mounting pressure from U.S. sanctions.
His actions have drawn both support and fury. Last week, the FBI arrested Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly assisting an illegal immigrant in evading authorities — a move that sparked outrage among Democrats and civil liberties groups. FBI Director Kash Patel defended the arrest, flipping the slogan often used by Democrats to defend legal attacks on Trump, saying, “No one is above the law.”
White House Deputy Chief Of Staff Stephen Miller wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Democrats spent the last 8 years stripping Americans of due process to jail them for protected political activity…At the same time, Democrats orchestrated and engineered a mass invasion of the United States by foreign cartels and enemy terrorists, resulting in immense casualties and suffering across the nation. And now these same Democrats howl with rage when the invasion is returned and those who criminally harbor the invaders and feloniously obstruct their removal are held accountable under law.”
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………..says the “former” member of the democratic socialists of amerika!!!!
Pay attention to this new impeachment proceeding. Any GOP who supports this dimwit nitwit impeachment needs to be kicked out of congress. So if you elected one who sides with the dimwit nitwits, impeach them out of representing your state. In AZ we have to replace the dimwit nitwits who have cheated us in elections. They have to go and getting caught cheating at all going forward should be what we all try to catch them at.