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House Democrats furious as congressman launches 'waste of time' impeachment proceedings against Trump [View all]

Source: The Independent

House Democrats furious as congressman launches ‘waste of time’ impeachment proceedings against Trump
Michigan Rep. Shri Thanedar’s resolution attacked as ‘waste of f***ing time’ by his own side but congressman insists it is ‘about doing the right thing’

Joe Sommerlad
Wednesday 14 May 2025 12:43 BST

If a Michigan Democrat has his way, President Donald Trump could face the first impeachment vote of his second term.

Rep. Shri Thanedar’s resolution brings seven new articles of impeachment against the commander-in-chief, alleging everything from abuse of power to bribery, corruption, and “tyranny,” which the House must vote on before Thursday under its own rules.

Trump made history during his first term by becoming the first president in American history to be impeached twice by the House of Representatives, once over his quid pro quo approach to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in 2018 and once for his part in instigating the Capitol riot, although in both cases he was acquitted in the Senate.

Thanedar, 70, first announced his intention on April 29, saying: “When Trump ignores the Constitution, Congress, and the courts, he is not ‘fighting for America.’ He is tearing it down and endangering our democracy.”

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Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-impeachment-vote-house-shir-thanedar-b2750651.html

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House Democrats furious as congressman launches 'waste of time' impeachment proceedings against Trump [View all] OKIsItJustMe Wednesday OP

almost thought it was the onion Blues Heron Wednesday #1

Who is saying it's a waste of time? 1WorldHope Wednesday #2

Impeachments didn't hurt Trump in 2024 Abnredleg Wednesday #4

How does voting on impeachment.... reACTIONary Wednesday #7

It's a question of political bandwidth Abnredleg Wednesday #12

I don't think the independents will pay much attention.... reACTIONary Wednesday #16

These charges will not receive a vote on the House floor. LudwigPastorius Wednesday #17

It won't get TO committee, but there will be a floor vote unless he drops it FBaggins Thursday #37

Thanks. LudwigPastorius Thursday #65

Precisely. It isn't as if House Dems are advancing important legislation Bluetus Wednesday #18

Yes, this is my view too LymphocyteLover Wednesday #21

Couldn't agree more. FoxNewsSucks Thursday #25

The only vote these articles will get is from the House Judiciary Committee, which... LudwigPastorius Thursday #30

So what? Bluetus Thursday #46

"What are Congressional Dems working on legislatively that is so important?" LudwigPastorius Thursday #66

Right. And NONE of them will make it into law Bluetus Thursday #67

The ONLY way to win in 2026 is to get some control over "the narrative" William Seger Wednesday #11

We need to focus on Independents Abnredleg Wednesday #14

I should HOPE that one way to disillusion independents on a MAGA Congress is... William Seger Wednesday #15

We always go into impeachment with high hopes Abnredleg Wednesday #20

People are looking for action. Actions that get results. OldBaldy1701E Thursday #41

Impeachment gets us nowhere Abnredleg Thursday #45

Well, in my opinion, it is time to stop with the cult of personality and start with some action. OldBaldy1701E Thursday #56

Noone has "high hopes" for impeachment.... reACTIONary Thursday #55

There will not be an impeachment -- obviously -- so you needn't worry about that Bluetus Wednesday #19

Sure AKwannabe Thursday #33

Lie down AKwannabe Thursday #32

It is their JOB to impeach this monster. Impeach every week with escalating charges. travelingthrulife Thursday #48

Impeachment is not that something synni Wednesday #5

This won't add another impeachment to his collection... reACTIONary Wednesday #8

Glad to see this happening. Paladin Wednesday #3

The two impeachments in his first time didn't beat the hell out of anything. onenote Wednesday #6

Does it do any harm? What's the downside? reACTIONary Wednesday #9

Giving him an easy win -- i consider that harmful onenote Thursday #43

Did you forget that he lost his 2020 re-election bid? William Seger Wednesday #13

And yet he won four years later. onenote Thursday #44

There was only one impeachment before his election loss of 2020, not two Polybius Thursday #62

Congress ALSO took an oath to "support and defend the Constitution"! William Seger Wednesday #10

+10000! Karasu Wednesday #22

+another 10000! AKwannabe Thursday #34

Yes. This is absolutely right. travelingthrulife Thursday #49

This is another example of BidenRocks Wednesday #23

David Hogg is not being railroaded by anyone. murielm99 Thursday #39

Would it be an issue if this were the RNC? BidenRocks Thursday #70

WE are not the RNC. murielm99 Friday #71

Republican dictator wins BidenRocks Friday #72

Screw the rules. murielm99 Friday #74

Might as well. I know it risks Republicans' high opinion of Democrats. Independents... BurnDoubt Wednesday #24

Everything, Everywhere, all at Once WSHazel Thursday #26

A strongly worded letter is always the best way to go nt ImNotGod Thursday #27

Hehe AKwannabe Thursday #35

I was going to say something like that electricmonk Friday #73

I see nothing wrong JBTaurus83 Thursday #28

This guy is an attention grabbing person ybbor Thursday #29

Whatevs AKwannabe Thursday #36

It's always right to do the right thing. James48 Thursday #31

They should wait until after the midterms when they have the majority in the house. everyonematters Thursday #38

Why on earth do you assume an election would give us the House??? travelingthrulife Thursday #50

Why on earth do we assume there is going to be an election in 2026? I was told right here on DU that kelly1mm Thursday #52

We can't depend on that. With gerrymandering and Elon mucking around we travelingthrulife Thursday #54

There is no doubt that Trump has exceeded his authorities and committed abuses, but I think it is very unlikely everyonematters Thursday #57

Every Democratic member... LPBBEAR Thursday #40

Not a waste of time - Democrats need to fight on all fronts, follow the people's lead... CapnSteve Thursday #42

Indeed it is a waste of time. It will go nowhere. Better to focus our efforts where they will make a difference. Oopsie Daisy Thursday #47

It is their job to impeach him. So calling out crimes is showboating. travelingthrulife Thursday #51

He won't be impeached. It will never get to a vote. This is just grandstanding. Oopsie Daisy Thursday #53

So what is wrong with grandstanding? Showboating and pyrotechnics is what... reACTIONary Thursday #58

It's preaching to the choir and a waste of time. Oopsie Daisy Thursday #59

No, this is way low cost, we can well afford it.... reACTIONary Thursday #61

We (the informed and engaged Democrats) are the only ones paying attention. Oopsie Daisy Thursday #63

RE: I'm mature enough and intelligent enough ... reACTIONary Thursday #68

Keeps the pressure on and at no real expense. Torchlight Thursday #60

Someone is doing something Canada Kid Thursday #64

Yes! This! lees1975 Thursday #69