Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States
May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025
Summary
Charges President Donald John Trump with many offenses, including blocking justice, misusing power, and breaking the Constitution, in order to remove him from office.
What problem does this solve?
The President is accused of committing serious acts that break his promise to protect the country and its laws. This resolution starts the official process to remove him from his job to solve this problem.
Who does this affect?
- President Donald John Trump
- Federal government employees
- The American public
What does this bill do?
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Article I
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Obstruction of justice, violation of due process, and a breach of the duty to faithfully execute laws
Charges the president with obstruction of justice
Accuses the President of blocking justice by trying to dismiss charges against an ally, firing government lawyers for investigating him, and ignoring court orders.
Charges the president with misusing government funds
Accuses the President of illegally blocking money that Congress approved for government agencies and trying to shut down the Department of Education and USAID.
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Article III
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Abuse of trade powers and international aggression
Charges the president with abusing trade powers and threatening other countries
Accuses the President of hurting the economy with unfair taxes on other countries and threatening to take over parts of Canada, Mexico, Greenland, and Panama.
Charges the president with violating free speech rights
Accuses the President of punishing his critics, including news outlets and lawyers, and using the government to investigate his political opponents.
Charges the president with creating an illegal government office
Accuses the President of creating a new department called the 'Department of Government Efficiency' (DOGE) and appointing Elon Musk to run it without Congress's approval.
Charges the president with bribery and corruption
Accuses the President of using his office to make money for himself through cryptocurrency plans, lawsuits, and by accepting payments from other countries.
Charges the president with acting like a tyrant
Accuses the President of trying to give himself total power, ignoring the courts and Congress, and suggesting he might not leave office when his term is over.
What is the real world impact?
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Holds the president accountable for alleged abuses of power
Initiates the constitutional process to remove a president who is accused of acting above the law, violating his oath of office, and threatening the country's system of government.
When does this start?
If passed by the House, this resolution would immediately trigger an impeachment trial in the Senate.