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U.S. Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) Introduces 7 Articles of Impeachment Against Trump to Halt 'Authoritarian Power Grab' (www.commondreams.org)

submitted 7 months ago by pelespirit@sh.itjust.works to c/politics@sh.itjust.works

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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.

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[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 70 points 7 months ago (3 children)

FUCKING FINALLY

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 44 points 7 months ago (3 children)

You're right. It probably won't go anywhere, but we have to fight.

[–] takeda@lemm.ee 21 points 7 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] uberdroog@lemmy.world 19 points 7 months ago

All those deep red dollar general towns.....hahahaha eat your cake

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 16 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

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.

[–] tigeruppercut@lemmy.zip 3 points 7 months ago

They should be doing it literally every day. Tying up congress with impeachment gets the no voters on record for being traitors, and meanwhile they can't pass anything else

[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 3 points 7 months ago

Its a little hard to do it on day one. Need to give a few weeks to build up the counts.

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 4 points 7 months ago

💯

[–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 9 points 7 months ago

Al Green from Texas introduced articles of impeachment months ago.

[–] DoucheBagMcSwag@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 7 months ago

He's grandstanding because he's got two progressive challengers who are actually left.

This won't go anywhere