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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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[–] decapitae@sh.itjust.works 14 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Alleged violations? Welp, too little too late, it's Martial Law time. Just a reminder to armed forces who are obeying criminal orders from criminal people, made criminal by ignoring the u.s. constitution. Doing so is aiding and abetting the threat to the constitution. Allieving those who do not follow the constitution of any perceived authority.

[–] FenderStratocaster@lemmy.world 12 points 7 months ago

That will only help the cause. I know these doomscrollers really want Daddy Trump to end democracy so they can be right, but most of the people in reality would lose their shit and actually do something if he called for Martial law. You'll say it's a different situation, but look what happened in South Korea just recently.

[–] Audacious@sh.itjust.works 2 points 7 months ago

People would rather have a job than morals. The unknown of their next job is more frightening than doing the wrong thing, the things they do for perceived stability.