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Democratic Leadership Rejects Impeachment Push Against Trump as Support Collapses

Freshman Rep. Shri Thanedar’s impeachment resolution against President Trump loses key Democratic co-sponsors and faces near-certain failure under Republican control.

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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Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA) speaks during a Democratic Steering and Policy Committee hearing in the U.S. Capitol on April 10, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Overview

  • Rep. Shri Thanedar introduced seven articles of impeachment against President Trump, citing constitutional violations, abuse of power, and the creation of an 'unlawful' government office.
  • Three Democratic co-sponsors—Reps. Kweisi Mfume, Robin Kelly, and Jerry Nadler—rescinded their support after learning the resolution lacked vetting by party leadership.
  • Rep. Jan Schakowsky remains the sole Democratic co-sponsor of the resolution, which has been dismissed by House Democratic leadership as impractical.
  • House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar stated that impeachment is unlikely to succeed given Republican majorities in both the House and Senate.
  • President Trump mocked the impeachment attempt during a rally, calling Rep. Thanedar a 'lunatic,' while Democrats remain divided on whether to focus on impeachment or policy-based opposition.