Donald Trump impeachment efforts ramp up (www.newsweek.com)

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Summary

Efforts to impeach Donald Trump for a third time are intensifying as he begins his second term.

The non-partisan group Free Speech For People launched the "Impeach Trump. Again" campaign, citing constitutional violations, including his alleged role in the January 6 Capitol riots and breaches of the emoluments clause.

The group also accuses Trump of campaign finance violations, xenophobic rhetoric, and abuse of power.

However, impeachment remains unlikely with Republicans controlling Congress. Democrats may revisit impeachment if they regain control in 2026.

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[-] ThatWeirdGuy1001@lemmy.world 19 points 4 months ago

What the fuck is impeachment anymore?

Growing up and learning Nixon resigned because he was impeached and made him look terrible I thought it was career ending. Like they'll drag you out of the white house career ending.

Now it just feels like telling a toddler "NO!" but with no consequence when they keep going anyway.

[-] Furbag@lemmy.world 18 points 4 months ago

"Surely, this time, impeachment will have consequences!"

Even if it passes, he will never be removed from office. There is no low that Trump can sink to where Republicans will not fall in lockstep with him. It's pointless.

[-] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

It gives Democrats something to campaign and fundraise on. Now you can FIGHT BACK by donating $25 to the Impeach Trump in 2025 Campaign.

[-] jordanlund@lemmy.world 9 points 4 months ago

Jesus Christ... NO.

Same as the last two times, it's a wasted effort without the votes in the Senate. If you can't remove him, don't bother. Focus on winning back the House and Senate in 2026.

[-] Banana@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 months ago

Time and time again, this image remains relevant

[-] HerrBeter@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Though I'd argue the Ds can govern

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[-] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Impeachment is the check against his power. It would be better to convict, but the democrats need to make the argument and convince the people that Trump should be held accountable. Get Republicans in the Senate and House on record supporting Trump's crimes, and then beat them in the midterm elections.

Impeachment is how you win those elections. Rolling over and showing your belly is why Democrats keep losing before the fight begins.

[-] sunbrrnslapper@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

In this moment impeachment is a waste of time. They would be better served (1) governing super well in places they are in charge (to demonstrate they are the better option - something that is inconsistent today); (2) figuring out why people are voting for Trump; (3) developing strong messaging and strategy to win races top to bottom of the ballot. I've been unimpressed with their ability to both run and govern recently (with some exceptions here and there). Maybe it is catching up with them.

[-] halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

In this moment impeachment is a waste of time.

Any time he's focusing on that is time he's not actively fucking shit up. Being obstructionist is what's gotten the Republicans to the place they are now.

[-] morrowind@lemmy.ml 1 points 4 months ago

That's the idea. Impeach him after 26. It's in the article

[-] DougHolland@lemmy.world 8 points 4 months ago

Nothing news from an empty source.

[-] RangerJosey@lemmy.ml 8 points 4 months ago

Good. They should get rid of him by any means necessary.

[-] dance_ninja@lemmy.world 8 points 4 months ago

No GOP backing, so this is meaningless theater.

[-] Rakonat@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

Exactly. He's been impeached twice and nothing happened. He should have been barred from office years ago. The entire process is nothing but political theatre for donors.

[-] bluewing@lemm.ee 1 points 4 months ago

How many times did the magahats offer impeachment articles for Biden? The theater isn't meant to be successful, but just a constant buzz for voters.

[-] But_my_mom_says_im_cool@lemmy.world 6 points 4 months ago

Ah yes i remember these exact news at this time during his first term

[-] Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 5 points 4 months ago

Come on. That shit is going nowhere.

[-] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

[-] BananaTrifleViolin@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Unfortunately this is just a sign of how bad the US has gotten.

There have been impeachment attempts on Clinton, W Bush, Obama, Trump and Biden. Impeachment was supposed to be used to stop a president acting illegally but its just become another political weapon in the US capitol.

The US system is so unbelievably broken. It entirely depends on bipartisan support to get things done but things are now too polarised to function and the electoral system prevents 3rd parties access at any level.

The two parties have destroyed democracy. It could be fixed but it would need to start at the state levels with 3rd parties coming in and rebuilding the electoral system. But the 2 parties have even gerrymandered the constituencies so only the two parties can win.

Even other countries with first past the post systems have other viable political parties - look at the UK, Australia and Canada. Fptp is flawed and breed an replacing but the US version is next level for locking in the status quo.

[-] jordanlund@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

There actually was no impeachment attempt on W. Bush, Pelosi intentionally took it off the table.

Similarly there were no serious attempts on Obama or Biden either. Threats, definitely. Obama specifically was threatened with impeachment over military action in Libya without congressional approval, but then that became "WhY DiDn't yOu dO AnYtHiNg aBoUt bEnGhAzI?"

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[-] crystalmerchant@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Impeachment is irrelevant anymore

[-] LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

It's a process. It is like filing charges against someone, and then the Senate holds the trial. The Senate found him not guilty. So there were no consequences.

[-] rational_lib@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

FFS no. All it did the last two times was help him, because impeachment is basically impossible and he's going to "win".

[-] eran_morad@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Impeachment has been of no consequence for more than half a century. Yet another demonstration that the US constitution is fucking idiotic.

[-] Clinicallydepressedpoochie@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

It has a purpose but obviously it's been misused in the last how ever many years. Now they kind of use it as a litmus test to see how much the media cares at any particular time.

[-] cabron_offsets@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Impeachment is pointless when the republican traitor filth control more than 1/3 of the senate. Suggest other solutions to dealing with trump.

[-] sbv@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago

Imagine trying to win over the electorate instead. That'd be crazy.

[-] Awesomo85@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago

"The non-partisan group"

HAHAHAHA!!! Fuck off!!

[-] Dkarma@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

Who gives a shit if they're partisan. The fashies call everything left of trump partisan

[-] Awesomo85@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

"It's ok to lie about things! Truth can be bent as long as it serves the mindset that I have! All you got to do is label everything fascist! Then lying or presenting falsehoods is righteous!!!!"

All they had to do was NOT present this organization as "non-partisan" and the article would have held credibility.

But who the fuck needs credibility?! My opinion is righteous and just!!

[-] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Liz Cheney and Kamala Harris holding hands forever

[-] lorty@lemmy.ml 1 points 4 months ago

Gotta pretend they are doing something

[-] Rhoeri@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Who exactly? Who is pretending they are doing something?? Is it democrats you’re accusing of pretending to do something?

How about maybe you try reading the article next time instead of chiming in with edgy nonsense.

It is a non partisan group called Free Speech for People. You’d have known that had you read the 1st paragraph of the article.

Oh. And while we’re on the subject of pretending… even if you were right and it is the democrats pretending- at least they pretended to do something. Because so many of you flat out admittedly did nothing.

And look what that got us.

[-] Shardikprime@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Hahahaha oh my god, the dude wins the popular vote, and the best you can think of is "impeachment"? Right after the election to boot?

It's not enough to send a big fuck You to the population by not having primaries, you have to also pour salt in the wound by telling them "fuck your choice of the other" as well?

Hahaha, my god, these guys were everyone's hope?

The perma stun IS REAL

They don't see it

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