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Democratic Effort to Impeach Trump Falters as Co-Sponsors Withdraw

Representative Shri Thanedar’s impeachment resolution loses nearly all support from Democrats, with party leadership deeming the effort unfeasible under Republican control.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers commencement remarks at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on May 1, 2025.
President Donald Trump speaks on his first 100 days at Macomb County Community College Sports Expo Center, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Warren, Mich.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the White House on APril 24, 2025.
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Overview

  • Rep. Shri Thanedar introduced seven articles of impeachment against President Trump, citing constitutional violations and abuses of power.
  • Three Democratic co-sponsors—Reps. Kweisi Mfume, Robin Kelly, and Jerry Nadler—formally withdrew their support after learning the resolution lacked leadership approval.
  • House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar publicly rejected impeachment as a viable strategy, citing Republican majorities in Congress as an insurmountable obstacle.
  • President Trump dismissed the impeachment attempt during a rally, mocking Thanedar and calling the effort baseless.
  • Thanedar remains committed to the resolution, joined only by Rep. Jan Schakowsky, while Democratic leaders shift focus to alternative strategies.