Overview
- KMT and TPP lawmakers, joined by two independents, initiated proceedings targeting President William Lai and Premier Cho Jung-tai.
- The Legislative Yuan approved an impeachment motion 60–51, but removal would require 76 of 113 votes at a May 19, 2026 ballot.
- The opposition cites the executive’s refusal to enact a legislature-passed amendment shifting more tax revenue to local governments as the basis for alleged constitutional violations.
- The Presidential Office, through spokeswoman Karen Kuo, said it respects any action that is lawful, constitutional, and procedurally sound.
- Analysts say the bid is largely symbolic given the vote shortfall and a likely uphill review in the Constitutional Court, whose grand justices were appointed under Tsai Ing-wen in a period of prolonged legislative deadlock.