Congressman Al Green Takes on Trump’s Threat: A Bold Response to Impeachment That Left Democrats Divided

On Tuesday, Congressman Al Green initiated impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, citing “high crimes and misdemeanors” just three days post-Trump’s directive for a military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. The House swiftly dismissed this resolution, voting 344-79, with substantial backing from 128 Democrats, as reported by Politico. The resolution contended that Trump had exceeded his presidential authority, infringing on the separation of powers and jeopardizing American democracy by unconstitutionally usurping congressional power regarding war declarations. Green articulated his belief that Trump’s actions merit impeachment due to this abuse of power. In response to an unprecedented military strike by Israel on Iran, which prompted Iranian retaliation, Trump ordered a U.S. military strike on Iranian nuclear sites, asserting Iran’s imminent nuclear capabilities contrary to assessments by his own intelligence community. Following Trump's proclaimed ceasefire, which was undermined by ongoing hostilities, Green and other Democrats vocally opposed Trump's maneuvers, viewing his wartime conduct as a direct constitutional violation.