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MayReasonRule

(3,400 posts)
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:03 PM Apr 28

Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald J. Trump for High Crimes and Misde

Source: Congressman's Shri Thanedar Website

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced articles of impeachment against Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, citing a sweeping abuse of power, flagrant violations of the Constitution, and acts of tyranny that undermine American democracy and threaten the rule of law.

"Donald Trump has repeatedly demonstrated that he is unfit to serve as President and represents a clear and present danger to our nation’s constitution and our democracy," said Rep. Thanedar. "His unlawful actions have subverted the justice system, violated the separation of powers, and placed personal power and self-interest above public service. We cannot wait for more damage to be done. Congress must act."

The resolution includes seven articles of impeachment outlining a range of constitutional violations:

1. Obstruction of Justice and Abuse of Executive Power: Including denial of due process, unlawful deportations, defiance of court orders, and misuse of the Department of Justice.
2. Usurpation of Appropriations Power: For dismantling congressionally established agencies and impounding federal funds.
3. Abuse of Trade Powers and International Aggression: Including imposing economically damaging tariffs and threatening military invasion against sovereign nations.
4. Violation of First Amendment Rights: Through retaliatory actions against critics, media, and attorneys exercising constitutionally protected speech.
5. Creation of an Unlawful Office: By establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (“DOGE”) and unlawfully empowering Elon Musk to unilaterally violate the Constitution.
6. Bribery and Corruption: Involving dismissing criminal cases, soliciting foreign emoluments, and extortionate settlements for personal and political gain.
7. Tyrannical Overreach: Seeking to consolidate unchecked power, erode civil liberties, and defy constitutional limits on presidential authority.


Read more: https://thanedar.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-shri-thanedar-introduces-articles-of-impeachment-against-president-donald-j-trump-for-high-crimes-and-misdemeanors

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Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald J. Trump for High Crimes and Misde (Original Post) MayReasonRule Apr 28 OP
Good! JBTaurus83 Apr 28 #1
Where is Al Green's article of impeachment he said he was going to bring a couple of weeks ago? Hotler Apr 28 #2
He brought them... regnaD kciN Apr 28 #6
Okay, I never saw it in the news cycle. I know we don't have the votes but, you keep swing until a punch connects. Hotler Apr 28 #8
Any luck at all, they will be re introduced bluestarone Apr 28 #21
And Anytime They Are Knocked Down - IKeep Re-introducing Them And Keep Them... global1 Apr 28 #27
I think a member should them over and over and over. ananda Apr 28 #23
Perhaps, throw in the articles of ineptitude? Magoo48 Apr 29 #33
Good for the congressman, but... Glorfindel Apr 28 #3
Time Will Tell... There Are A Number Of GOP Senators And Representatives That Depsise The MAGA Branding MayReasonRule Apr 28 #5
Yes!!!!! SupportSanity Apr 28 #13
Happy Monday Y'all!!! --- Praise Bob And Pass The Cabernet!!! MayReasonRule Apr 28 #18
I agree, it's pointless unless there's a decent chance of conviction groundloop Apr 28 #14
How about us using DownriverDem Apr 29 #38
I won't hold my breath but it's a great thing that there are still brave people around. Dave Bowman Apr 28 #4
If one repuglikan signs on, I'll do a happy dance...... lastlib Apr 28 #7
It's gonna be a secret conspiracy of enough people DENVERPOPS Apr 28 #28
Finally. FoggyLake Apr 28 #9
It is needed RockCreek Apr 28 #10
Overdue Iamscrewed Apr 28 #11
There are 213 Democratic House members.. Escape Apr 28 #12
yes... markie Apr 28 #15
Glad somebody is doing something IronLionZion Apr 28 #16
He will be facing a tough primary MichMan Apr 28 #22
We need to signal strong support for this. pandr32 Apr 28 #17
Democrats fight, FIGHT, FIGHT!!!!! cadoman Apr 28 #19
I can only see it die before, or in the Senate sakabatou Apr 28 #20
A helluva great, compelling list. It should get read into the Congressional Record. ancianita Apr 28 #24
Most likely fail bc of Johnson. Keep doing it. Just about anything that annoys drumphf I approve... electric_blue68 Apr 28 #25
It is about time. kacekwl Apr 28 #26
hasn't he also broken The Emoluments Clause mdbl Apr 28 #29
let me know when some republicans sign on. quakerboy Apr 28 #30
Why is he not in prison? j.preston Apr 28 #31
yes, yes and yes et tu Apr 28 #32
It is their job to do this. It is the right thing to do even if you have to do it every day. travelingthrulife Apr 29 #34
Whether or not this goes anywhere at this point, it draws attention to the many crimes of the administration, Martin68 Apr 29 #35
K & R! FakeNoose Apr 29 #36
If the republicans don't start fighting now, Linda ladeewolf Apr 29 #37
"Tell Congress to Impeach Trump" red dog 1 May 5 #39

Hotler

(13,135 posts)
2. Where is Al Green's article of impeachment he said he was going to bring a couple of weeks ago?
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:08 PM
Apr 28

How about articles of Domestic Enemy also. If there is such a thing.

regnaD kciN

(27,066 posts)
6. He brought them...
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:23 PM
Apr 28

…whereupon Speaker Moses tossed them in the circular file by refusing to bring them up for a vote.

Just as he will with these.

The fact is, while the House remains in Republican hands, any such impeachment moves are merely theater. Necessary theater, maybe; but fated to quickly disappear once the press conference is over.

Hotler

(13,135 posts)
8. Okay, I never saw it in the news cycle. I know we don't have the votes but, you keep swing until a punch connects.
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:36 PM
Apr 28

Football coaches don't pull teams from the game because their losing. He yells at them to get meaner, fight harder and grind on.

global1

(26,120 posts)
27. And Anytime They Are Knocked Down - IKeep Re-introducing Them And Keep Them...
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 06:41 PM
Apr 28

percolating in the news and every news cycle.

ananda

(31,885 posts)
23. I think a member should them over and over and over.
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 06:02 PM
Apr 28

Just keep bringing them and let the public know that
Dems are serious about fighting Trump.

Glorfindel

(10,114 posts)
3. Good for the congressman, but...
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:12 PM
Apr 28

the rePuke-led House won't impeach, and the rePuke-led Senate won't convict.

MayReasonRule

(3,400 posts)
5. Time Will Tell... There Are A Number Of GOP Senators And Representatives That Depsise The MAGA Branding
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:22 PM
Apr 28

And those same individuals wholly despise the orange shit-gibbon.

Don't misunderstand, I'm not holding my breath.

These ARE unprecedented times.

On occasion we see beneficially unprecedented as well.
The machinations of fascist power are abjectly depraved, hence likely to do whatever they perceive as enlarging THEIR power as they strive to become the next "Dear Leader".

Fascists are ouroboros.
They ultimately self consume.

Here's to the restoration of our freedoms through our fight for the return of reason's rule!!!

SupportSanity

(1,446 posts)
13. Yes!!!!!
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 04:38 PM
Apr 28

"Fascists are ouroboros.
They ultimately self consume.

Here's to the restoration of our freedoms through our fight for the return of reason's rule!!!"

groundloop

(12,966 posts)
14. I agree, it's pointless unless there's a decent chance of conviction
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 04:39 PM
Apr 28

tRump will only use this as propaganda.

lastlib

(25,986 posts)
7. If one repuglikan signs on, I'll do a happy dance......
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:30 PM
Apr 28

...as only I can do it with a bum leg.

Good to see someone else stepping up, though. It's at least a gesture of resistance.

DENVERPOPS

(12,370 posts)
28. It's gonna be a secret conspiracy of enough people
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 07:20 PM
Apr 28

in the House, and the Senate to do it..........One morning the House Impeaches him, that afternoon Senate votes to do it.

Then there is the matter of JDVance and the rest of the appointees/musk/CABAL to contend with.............Once they all see it, they will really gang up and circle the wagons. Hopefully, at least it takes Putin somewhat out of running the White House....

Good fantasy..............

Iamscrewed

(332 posts)
11. Overdue
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 04:24 PM
Apr 28

Send him to the huage. He has never been held accountable for his actions. Now how to deal with his followers?

Escape

(210 posts)
12. There are 213 Democratic House members..
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 04:36 PM
Apr 28

I'd like to see 213 different Impeachment attempts.

Keep 'em comin'!

markie

(23,383 posts)
15. yes...
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 04:41 PM
Apr 28

we know Johnson won't bring it to a vote, however, D's can keep bringing it up!!!!

IronLionZion

(48,968 posts)
16. Glad somebody is doing something
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 05:00 PM
Apr 28

let's see if any GOP get on board. Dude is already a twice impeached convicted felon.

I'm also curious to find out what punishment they have in store for Congressman Thanedar, who is an immigrant from India. That Detroit district is like 80% Dem. Our voters will likely reelect him.



MichMan

(15,196 posts)
22. He will be facing a tough primary
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 05:50 PM
Apr 28

His seat was formerly held by John Conyers for decades, and many of the constituents would like to see a Black representative in that district given that Detroit is a majority Black city.

https://democraticunderground.com/100220276727

cadoman

(1,281 posts)
19. Democrats fight, FIGHT, FIGHT!!!!!
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 05:33 PM
Apr 28
: duel:

Thank you Shri and Michigan for leading the charge against fascism!

And yes, repukes do control the House, BUT the town halls are flooded with angry constituents, ICE has gone rogue while the border has turned into a shit show, the stock market has tanked, eggs are just as expensive as ever, the crops aren't getting picked, restaurants are shutting down left and right, the Ukraine and Palestinian wars are still going, Elon has nuked extremely promising cancer and autism research, we're all about to get a new tax due to the tariffs, and a new pandemic is due to roll out any time.

Are repukes dumb enough to want tsf as their leader in these times? Maybe, but maybe they will have to embrace sanity (aka DEMOCRACY) in order to SURVIVE.

ancianita

(40,516 posts)
24. A helluva great, compelling list. It should get read into the Congressional Record.
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 06:06 PM
Apr 28

The evidence is out there in DOGEland, if the House were to let the impeachment proceed.

electric_blue68

(21,557 posts)
25. Most likely fail bc of Johnson. Keep doing it. Just about anything that annoys drumphf I approve...
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 06:11 PM
Apr 28

Last edited Mon Apr 28, 2025, 09:42 PM - Edit history (1)

And it keeps highlighting his unlawfullness, everytime a Rep introduces the Articles of Impeachment.

mdbl

(6,558 posts)
29. hasn't he also broken The Emoluments Clause
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 07:24 PM
Apr 28

or did the SCROTUS rule that doesn't apply anymore. Whoops, it's in there.

j.preston

(7 posts)
31. Why is he not in prison?
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 09:52 PM
Apr 28

I am still quite unclear as to how this "man" has escaped a prison sentence. I'm thrilled that there are those in Congress who want to impeach him. But JD Vance is no better. None of them are. The only decent people affiliated with what is loosely called the "republican party" are GONE. How do you begin to purge the absolute awfulness that remains?

et tu

(2,201 posts)
32. yes, yes and yes
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 09:55 PM
Apr 28

more please, keep it up until one day it will stick.
we have to fight back!!!!

Martin68

(25,851 posts)
35. Whether or not this goes anywhere at this point, it draws attention to the many crimes of the administration,
Tue Apr 29, 2025, 11:26 AM
Apr 29

and could well be the basis for actual impeachment when Trump's actions become so blatantly destructive to the country that not even Republican in Congress can continue ignore them.

Linda ladeewolf

(906 posts)
37. If the republicans don't start fighting now,
Tue Apr 29, 2025, 11:50 AM
Apr 29

He won’t need them in the future. Someone should remind them of that. A dictator has no need of a legislature or a judiciary, since he will make all the decisions or have an underIing do it

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