'Donald J. Trump Must Be Impeached': Democrat Lawmaker Files Seven Articles Against President

Thanedar Files Seven Articles of Impeachment Against Trump

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Shri Thanedar, a Democrat from Michigan, announced Monday that he has filed seven articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, citing what he called “a sweeping abuse of power” and “acts of tyranny that undermine American democracy.” Vox España / Wikimedia

Thanedar Claims Trump Is 'Endangering Our Democracy'

“I have introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump,” Thanedar announced in a post on X. “When Trump ignores the Constitution, Congress, and the courts, he is not ‘fighting for America.’ He is tearing it down and endangering our democracy.” @RepShriThanedar / X

Impeachment Cites Trump’s Defiance of Supreme Court in Deportation Case

Among the specific allegations is Trump’s defiance of a unanimous Supreme Court decision in the deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Mathieu Landretti / Wikimedia

Thanedar Cites Alleged Misuse of New Government Department

Also cited is his administration’s alleged misuse of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which Thanedar says cut federal funding without congressional approval. Elijah Mears / Unsplash

Allegations Include Obstruction, Bribery, and Erosion of Presidential Limits

Thanedar further accused Trump of obstructing justice, undermining the First Amendment, leveraging trade powers to damage international relations, soliciting bribes, and seeking to erode constitutional limits on the presidency. The White House / Wikimedia

Thanedar: ‘No One, Not Even a President, Is Above the Law’

“This is not about partisanship,” Thanedar insisted. “It’s about protecting our democracy and ensuring that no one, not even a President, is above the law.” Maryland GovPics / Wikimedia

Impeachment Effort Unlikely to Succeed, Reflects Rising Democratic Anger

While the articles are unlikely to succeed in the Republican-controlled House or Senate, they reflect mounting Democratic frustration with the president and a desire to formally register their concerns. The effort highlights growing partisan tensions, even as the chances of removal or significant legislative impact remain remote. Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash

Trump 2028 Merchandise Fuels Third-Term Concerns

Concerns have recently intensified following the Trump Organization’s release of “Trump 2028” campaign merchandise — a symbolic nod to Trump’s repeated hints at a third term. Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia

Trump Addresses Third-Term Rumors in Atlantic Interview

In a recent interview with The Atlantic, Trump addressed rumors that he had directed the Justice Department to explore the legality of seeking a third term. Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia

Trump Laughs Off Third-Term Talk but Doesn’t Rule It Out

Trump denied making any formal inquiries but appeared to leave the possibility open. “‘That would be a big shattering, wouldn’t it?’” he said with a laugh, according to the report. “‘Well, maybe I’m just trying to shatter [democratic norms].’” Still, Trump acknowledged, “‘It’s not something that I’m looking to do, and I think it would be a very hard thing to do.’” Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia

Thanedar: Defiance of Supreme Court Was 'Final Straw'

“Donald Trump has already done real damage to our democracy,” Thanedar said. “But defying a unanimous 9-0 Supreme Court ruling — that has to be the one final straw.” Malcolm Hill / Pexels