Democratic Congressman Launches First Impeachment Effort Against Trump in Second Term

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Democratic Congressman Launches First Impeachment Effort Against Trump in Second Term

 

President Donald Trump is facing his first impeachment challenge of his second term as Michigan Representative Shri Thanedar introduced seven articles of impeachment on Monday. Despite the bold move, the effort is expected to struggle in a Congress firmly under Republican control.

 

The articles accuse Trump of a wide range of misconduct, including obstruction of justice, abuse of executive authority, overstepping appropriations power, misuse of trade powers, acts of international aggression, violations of the First Amendment, the creation of an unauthorized government office, as well as allegations of bribery, corruption, and tyrannical overreach.

 

The resolution highlights several specific actions by the president, such as the controversial rollout of tariffs, the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency, and sweeping mass deportations, as examples of conduct that allegedly breaches his constitutional obligations.

 

 

In a statement, Thanedar emphasized the urgency of congressional action, declaring, "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." He continued, "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."

 

While Thanedar's articles set a historic marker as the first formal impeachment attempt of Trump’s second term, the political reality remains that, with Republicans controlling both the House and Senate, the resolution is highly unlikely to advance. Nevertheless, it signals a growing frustration among some Democratic lawmakers and activists who believe more aggressive steps are necessary to challenge the president's actions and policies.

 

The impeachment resolution stands as a symbolic rebuke of Trump’s leadership style and governing decisions, even if it faces long odds of success within the current political landscape.

 

  Adpated by ASEAN Now from Daily Beast  2025-04-30

 

 

[Smokey and the Bandit]

Here we go again, what a waste of taxpayers dollars!!🙄

[thesetat]

6 minutes ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

Here we go again, what a waste of taxpayers dollars!!🙄

I couldn't agree more. But the Dems really do not care about the expense to taxpayers. I am most certain this is the 1st of many attempts that will happen

[jcmj]

The Democrats should be focusing on finding someone that is younger and has a strong record to fight against Trump after the 4 years are up, instead of wasting time and money on these impeachment proceedings. Are they ever going to learn?

[Purdey]

These impeachment attempts will continue as long as people think that he is challenging the judiciary and the Constitution. If course, it is his right to do what he thinks is in his power, but people don't have to agree because "America is a free country".

- J.D. Vance 

[RocketDog]

22 minutes ago, thesetat said:

I couldn't agree more. But the Dems really do not care about the expense to taxpayers. I am most certain this is the 1st of many attempts that will happen

We can only hope you're right. As the final paragraph of the OP notes, this is symbolic but still has power. 

 

At this point I don't pay much attention to the man's actions or words. It's clear he will continue to create chaos at every turn. It's not accidental, it's strategic. He gets his cues ftom the authoritarian playback Project 2025.

 

What I am paying attention to is the rising tide of resistance from the people. They have no playback for rebellion as Americans have seldom had to embrace such tactics in our history. 

 

Nonetheless, a time is coming when he will have aggressively offended or damaged enough citizens that a spark will come that could set off a raging wildfire. After all, his rabid base is still small compared to the rest of the citizenry, which his minor 1.5% popular vote margin clearly demonstrates after you consider the 19m registered voters who stayed home.

 

I don't believe that Americans' core values can repressed or trampled on for another four years without social upheaval.

[newbee2022]

60 % of the populace will agree.

(His approval rate is 41%)

Keep on going!❤️

[hotsun]

That guy looks like he stuck his head in a hornets nest

[frank83628]

Silly sausage, trying to make a name for himself, he looks like Theo von.

 

Democrats should be regrouping and looking for leadership because they're dead in the water now... haha, good, well deserved

 

[Watawattana]

Maybe it's time for any failed impeachment effort to be paid by those who brought it, and not the tax payer.  Might stop the frivolous attention grabbing stupidity.  No matter what I think of Donald or whether this effort has any real merit, it's going to fail.  Better using any evidence they have in the mid-terms so the voting public can decide?  Or take evidence through the court system if something the Reps are doing is against the law?  As others have already said, the Dems would be better spending their time getting better, finding someone capable of being elected, and policies capable of acceptance by the majority of voters in each state.

[Yagoda]

Impeachment: Total futility and a waste of time and money.

[WorriedNoodle]

20 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

he looks like Theo von.

Are looks important to you in this context?

[frank83628]

6 minutes ago, WorriedNoodle said:

Are looks important to you in this context?

I never said it was. He looks like Theo von... 

[frank83628]

39 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

60 % of the populace will agree.

(His approval rate is 41%)

Keep on going!❤️

60% my arse, Polls are useless, but don't forget, no matter how much you giggle about trumps rating, he is still above the Dems, who are at their lowest in histroy.

[Thingamabob]

14 minutes ago, WorriedNoodle said:

Are looks important to you in this context?

Superficial of course, but not unimportant. 

[newbee2022]

12 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

60% my arse, Polls are useless, but don't forget, no matter how much you giggle about trumps rating, he is still above the Dems, who are at their lowest in histroy.

In fact he sees himself not only above the Dems but above all laws. A typical fascistoid egomane on the way into the abyss 😱

[jas007]

1 hour ago, jcmj said:

The Democrats should be focusing on finding someone that is younger and has a strong record to fight against Trump after the 4 years are up, instead of wasting time and money on these impeachment proceedings. Are they ever going to learn?

Probably not. They have no plan.They have no ideas, other than to "get Trump."  

 

This congressman, whoever he is, is just looking for his 15 minutes. 

 

What ideas could they possibly come up with that would top their prior nonsense? How much further left can they go?  I'm not sure what they're thinking, but it hasn't been working so well, lately. 

[frank83628]

4 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

In fact he sees himself not only above the Dems but above all laws. A typical fascistoid egomane on the way into the abyss 😱

In the leftist world, but in reality he is doing exactly what he said he would.

Funny how the Democrat mantra of 'nobody is above the law' is coming back to bite them in the arse!!

2 Democrat judges arrested... so far

[ThailandRyan]

43 minutes ago, Watawattana said:

Maybe it's time for any failed impeachment effort to be paid by those who brought it, and not the tax payer.  Might stop the frivolous attention grabbing stupidity.  No matter what I think of Donald or whether this effort has any real merit, it's going to fail.  Better using any evidence they have in the mid-terms so the voting public can decide?  Or take evidence through the court system if something the Reps are doing is against the law?  As others have already said, the Dems would be better spending their time getting better, finding someone capable of being elected, and policies capable of acceptance by the majority of voters in each state.

However, the Donald keeps lengthening the rope to hang himself with. He's so unpresidential and acts like a schoolyard bully with his name calling.

[frank83628]

1 minute ago, ThailandRyan said:

However, the Donald keeps lengthening the rope to hang himself with. He's so unpresidential and acts like a schoolyard bully with his name calling.

Whereas Biden was the perfect president. You might not like how Trump speaks, but at least he can

[Colki]

I think I can recall during the term of the previous president there was an opposition party that called for the impeachment of the then sitting president. The only difference was despite there efforts, even relying on Russian informants for false information they could find no grounds to do so.

[kimothai]

1 hour ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

Here we go again, what a waste of taxpayers dollars!!🙄

Exactly! The Democrats have nothing left, no message, no policies, no plan for the future other doubling down on failed DEI and protecting illegal criminals. The only policy (if you want to call it that) is praying that Trump fails. 

[frank83628]

38 minutes ago, kimothai said:

Exactly! The Democrats have nothing left, no message, no policies, no plan for the future other doubling down on failed DEI and protecting illegal criminals. The only policy (if you want to call it that) is praying that Trump fails. 

Yep, total losers, same for most members here, nothing to offer other than slag Trump

[Eric Loh]

21 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

Yep, total losers, same for most members here, nothing to offer other than slag Trump

More half the populace slag him. I guess you on the other minority side. 

[impulse]

Maybe Bondi should initiate an investigation that concludes that, while there were crimes committed, they won't recommend prosecuting Trump because he's an old man with a poor memory.  He should continue in office.

 

That would be a hoot.

 

[connda]

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

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Democratic Congressman Launches First Impeachment Effort Against Trump in Second Term

 

President Donald Trump is facing his first impeachment challenge of his second term as Michigan Representative Shri Thanedar introduced seven articles of impeachment on Monday. Despite the bold move, the effort is expected to struggle in a Congress firmly under Republican control.

 

The articles accuse Trump of a wide range of misconduct, including obstruction of justice, abuse of executive authority, overstepping appropriations power, misuse of trade powers, acts of international aggression, violations of the First Amendment, the creation of an unauthorized government office, as well as allegations of bribery, corruption, and tyrannical overreach.

 

The resolution highlights several specific actions by the president, such as the controversial rollout of tariffs, the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency, and sweeping mass deportations, as examples of conduct that allegedly breaches his constitutional obligations.

 

 

In a statement, Thanedar emphasized the urgency of congressional action, declaring, "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." He continued, "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."

 

While Thanedar's articles set a historic marker as the first formal impeachment attempt of Trump’s second term, the political reality remains that, with Republicans controlling both the House and Senate, the resolution is highly unlikely to advance. Nevertheless, it signals a growing frustration among some Democratic lawmakers and activists who believe more aggressive steps are necessary to challenge the president's actions and policies.

 

The impeachment resolution stands as a symbolic rebuke of Trump’s leadership style and governing decisions, even if it faces long odds of success within the current political landscape.

 

  Adpated by ASEAN Now from Daily Beast  2025-04-30

 

 

He is obviously infected by the Trump mind-virus.

[connda]

Tanedar is a real winner.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/shri-thanedar-animals-rescued-from-lab_n_5ae12c41e4b055fd7fc7be6c

 

[HappyExpat57]

Until the Dem's win back the Senate, this is an entire waste of time and money. Are they hoping that "third time's a charm" will make it stick? What a disgrace!

[jesimps]

With friends like Thanedar and his Democrat mates, the US doesn't need enemies. I'm still waiting for the Dems to come up with one single positive policy. Instead, all they do is continually knock Trump and Musk and encourage left wing violence. It's hard to see them ever be elected again if they carry on like this. Remember, Trump has carried out his mandate to the letter, which was approved by the majority of the American electorate.

[newbee2022]

1 hour ago, frank83628 said:

in reality he is doing exactly what he said he would.

NO, he changes his mind within hours. He's just a dork