Thanedar Introduces 7 Articles of Impeachment Against Trump to Halt 'Authoritarian Power Grab' | Common Dreams
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Congressman Shri Thanedar has filed seven articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, citing his repeated violations of the Constitution and threat to democracy.

As a statement from the congressman’s office details, Trump’s alleged constitutional violations are:

  • 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.
    • takeda@lemm.eeEnglish
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      15 hours ago

      Maybe won’t, but the effects of tariffs didn’t hit ordinary people yet. Reports say that it will take about 3 weeks.

    • UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.worldEnglish
      14·
      15 hours ago

      we have to fight

      House reps should have been doing this practically day one, given all the corruption wafting off this administration. I’m glad Congressman Thanedar pulled the trigger at last. I’m sad it’ll be snuffed out long before it matters to anyone, but thrilled to see someone in the Democratic Party seems serious about making noise.

      That said “we” isn’t you, me, and U.S. Congressman Shri Thanedar. And this isn’t materially affecting the Trump Admin’s ability to wield unchecked executive power. This is a token act of resistance. All we can really use it for is a litmus test from within the Dem Party, to gauge who is seriously in opposition to Trump and who is treading water until the next election cycle.

      As congressional action, its paper thin. As popular action it isn’t anything at all.