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MayReasonRule

(3,205 posts)
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:03 PM 5 hrs ago

Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald J. Trump for High Crimes and Misde

Source: Congressman's Shri Thanedar Website

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced articles of impeachment against Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, citing a sweeping abuse of power, flagrant violations of the Constitution, and acts of tyranny that undermine American democracy and threaten the rule of law.

"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," said Rep. Thanedar. "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."

The resolution includes seven articles of impeachment outlining a range of constitutional violations:

1. 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.
2. Usurpation of Appropriations Power: For dismantling congressionally established agencies and impounding federal funds.
3. Abuse of Trade Powers and International Aggression: Including imposing economically damaging tariffs and threatening military invasion against sovereign nations.
4. Violation of First Amendment Rights: Through retaliatory actions against critics, media, and attorneys exercising constitutionally protected speech.
5. Creation of an Unlawful Office: By establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (“DOGE”) and unlawfully empowering Elon Musk to unilaterally violate the Constitution.
6. Bribery and Corruption: Involving dismissing criminal cases, soliciting foreign emoluments, and extortionate settlements for personal and political gain.
7. Tyrannical Overreach: Seeking to consolidate unchecked power, erode civil liberties, and defy constitutional limits on presidential authority.


Read more: https://thanedar.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-shri-thanedar-introduces-articles-of-impeachment-against-president-donald-j-trump-for-high-crimes-and-misdemeanors

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Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald J. Trump for High Crimes and Misde (Original Post) MayReasonRule 5 hrs ago OP
Good! JBTaurus83 5 hrs ago #1
Where is Al Green's article of impeachment he said he was going to bring a couple of weeks ago? Hotler 5 hrs ago #2
He brought them... regnaD kciN 5 hrs ago #6
Okay, I never saw it in the news cycle. I know we don't have the votes but, you keep swing until a punch connects. Hotler 5 hrs ago #8
Any luck at all, they will be re introduced bluestarone 3 hrs ago #21
And Anytime They Are Knocked Down - IKeep Re-introducing Them And Keep Them... global1 2 hrs ago #27
I think a member should them over and over and over. ananda 2 hrs ago #23
Good for the congressman, but... Glorfindel 5 hrs ago #3
Time Will Tell... There Are A Number Of GOP Senators And Representatives That Depsise The MAGA Branding MayReasonRule 5 hrs ago #5
Yes!!!!! SupportSanity 4 hrs ago #13
Happy Monday Y'all!!! --- Praise Bob And Pass The Cabernet!!! MayReasonRule 3 hrs ago #18
I agree, it's pointless unless there's a decent chance of conviction groundloop 4 hrs ago #14
I won't hold my breath but it's a great thing that there are still brave people around. Dave Bowman 5 hrs ago #4
If one repuglikan signs on, I'll do a happy dance...... lastlib 5 hrs ago #7
It's gonna be a secret conspiracy of enough people DENVERPOPS 1 hr ago #28
Finally. FoggyLake 5 hrs ago #9
It is needed RockCreek 4 hrs ago #10
Overdue Iamscrewed 4 hrs ago #11
There are 213 Democratic House members.. Escape 4 hrs ago #12
yes... markie 4 hrs ago #15
Glad somebody is doing something IronLionZion 4 hrs ago #16
He will be facing a tough primary MichMan 3 hrs ago #22
We need to signal strong support for this. pandr32 3 hrs ago #17
Democrats fight, FIGHT, FIGHT!!!!! cadoman 3 hrs ago #19
I can only see it die before, or in the Senate sakabatou 3 hrs ago #20
A helluva great, compelling list. It should get read into the Congressional Record. ancianita 2 hrs ago #24
It will most likely fail bc of Johnson Keep doing it. Just about anything that annoys drumphf I approve... electric_blue68 2 hrs ago #25
It is about time. kacekwl 2 hrs ago #26
hasn't he also broken The Emoluments Clause mdbl 1 hr ago #29
let me know when some republicans sign on. quakerboy 2 min ago #30

Hotler

(13,027 posts)
2. Where is Al Green's article of impeachment he said he was going to bring a couple of weeks ago?
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:08 PM
5 hrs ago

How about articles of Domestic Enemy also. If there is such a thing.

regnaD kciN

(26,992 posts)
6. He brought them...
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:23 PM
5 hrs ago

…whereupon Speaker Moses tossed them in the circular file by refusing to bring them up for a vote.

Just as he will with these.

The fact is, while the House remains in Republican hands, any such impeachment moves are merely theater. Necessary theater, maybe; but fated to quickly disappear once the press conference is over.

Hotler

(13,027 posts)
8. Okay, I never saw it in the news cycle. I know we don't have the votes but, you keep swing until a punch connects.
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:36 PM
5 hrs ago

Football coaches don't pull teams from the game because their losing. He yells at them to get meaner, fight harder and grind on.

global1

(26,098 posts)
27. And Anytime They Are Knocked Down - IKeep Re-introducing Them And Keep Them...
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 06:41 PM
2 hrs ago

percolating in the news and every news cycle.

ananda

(31,570 posts)
23. I think a member should them over and over and over.
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 06:02 PM
2 hrs ago

Just keep bringing them and let the public know that
Dems are serious about fighting Trump.

Glorfindel

(10,098 posts)
3. Good for the congressman, but...
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:12 PM
5 hrs ago

the rePuke-led House won't impeach, and the rePuke-led Senate won't convict.

MayReasonRule

(3,205 posts)
5. Time Will Tell... There Are A Number Of GOP Senators And Representatives That Depsise The MAGA Branding
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:22 PM
5 hrs ago

And those same individuals wholly despise the orange shit-gibbon.

Don't misunderstand, I'm not holding my breath.

These ARE unprecedented times.

On occasion we see beneficially unprecedented as well.
The machinations of fascist power are abjectly depraved, hence likely to do whatever they perceive as enlarging THEIR power as they strive to become the next "Dear Leader".

Fascists are ouroboros.
They ultimately self consume.

Here's to the restoration of our freedoms through our fight for the return of reason's rule!!!

SupportSanity

(1,404 posts)
13. Yes!!!!!
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 04:38 PM
4 hrs ago

"Fascists are ouroboros.
They ultimately self consume.

Here's to the restoration of our freedoms through our fight for the return of reason's rule!!!"

groundloop

(12,791 posts)
14. I agree, it's pointless unless there's a decent chance of conviction
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 04:39 PM
4 hrs ago

tRump will only use this as propaganda.

lastlib

(25,789 posts)
7. If one repuglikan signs on, I'll do a happy dance......
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:30 PM
5 hrs ago

...as only I can do it with a bum leg.

Good to see someone else stepping up, though. It's at least a gesture of resistance.

DENVERPOPS

(11,880 posts)
28. It's gonna be a secret conspiracy of enough people
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 07:20 PM
1 hr ago

in the House, and the Senate to do it..........One morning the House Impeaches him, that afternoon Senate votes to do it.

Then there is the matter of JDVance and the rest of the appointees/musk/CABAL to contend with.............Once they all see it, they will really gang up and circle the wagons. Hopefully, at least it takes Putin somewhat out of running the White House....

Good fantasy..............

Iamscrewed

(164 posts)
11. Overdue
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 04:24 PM
4 hrs ago

Send him to the huage. He has never been held accountable for his actions. Now how to deal with his followers?

Escape

(178 posts)
12. There are 213 Democratic House members..
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 04:36 PM
4 hrs ago

I'd like to see 213 different Impeachment attempts.

Keep 'em comin'!

markie

(23,329 posts)
15. yes...
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 04:41 PM
4 hrs ago

we know Johnson won't bring it to a vote, however, D's can keep bringing it up!!!!

IronLionZion

(48,586 posts)
16. Glad somebody is doing something
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 05:00 PM
4 hrs ago

let's see if any GOP get on board. Dude is already a twice impeached convicted felon.

I'm also curious to find out what punishment they have in store for Congressman Thanedar, who is an immigrant from India. That Detroit district is like 80% Dem. Our voters will likely reelect him.



MichMan

(14,982 posts)
22. He will be facing a tough primary
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 05:50 PM
3 hrs ago

His seat was formerly held by John Conyers for decades, and many of the constituents would like to see a Black representative in that district given that Detroit is a majority Black city.

https://democraticunderground.com/100220276727

cadoman

(1,228 posts)
19. Democrats fight, FIGHT, FIGHT!!!!!
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 05:33 PM
3 hrs ago
: duel:

Thank you Shri and Michigan for leading the charge against fascism!

And yes, repukes do control the House, BUT the town halls are flooded with angry constituents, ICE has gone rogue while the border has turned into a shit show, the stock market has tanked, eggs are just as expensive as ever, the crops aren't getting picked, restaurants are shutting down left and right, the Ukraine and Palestinian wars are still going, Elon has nuked extremely promising cancer and autism research, we're all about to get a new tax due to the tariffs, and a new pandemic is due to roll out any time.

Are repukes dumb enough to want tsf as their leader in these times? Maybe, but maybe they will have to embrace sanity (aka DEMOCRACY) in order to SURVIVE.

ancianita

(40,368 posts)
24. A helluva great, compelling list. It should get read into the Congressional Record.
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 06:06 PM
2 hrs ago

The evidence is out there in DOGEland, if the House were to let the impeachment proceed.

electric_blue68

(21,094 posts)
25. It will most likely fail bc of Johnson Keep doing it. Just about anything that annoys drumphf I approve...
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 06:11 PM
2 hrs ago

And it keeps highlighting his unlawfullness, everytime a Rep introduces the Articles of Impeachment.

mdbl

(6,315 posts)
29. hasn't he also broken The Emoluments Clause
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 07:24 PM
1 hr ago

or did the SCROTUS rule that doesn't apply anymore. Whoops, it's in there.

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