#Trump100Days Donald Trump's presidency was marked by two significant impeachment proceedings. Here's an overview of the key events and articles related to his impeachment:
*Impeachment Articles*
- *First Impeachment (2019-2020)*: Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives on December 18, 2019, for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The articles of impeachment stemmed from a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where Trump asked for investigations into his potential opponent in the 2020 presidential election and allegations of Ukrainian interference in the 2016 election. The Senate acquitted Trump on February 5, 2020.
- *Second Impeachment (2021)*: Trump was impeached for the second time on January 13, 2021, for incitement of insurrection, related to the January 6 United States Capitol attack. The House of Representatives adopted one article of impeachment, which accused Trump of inciting violence and undermining democracy. The Senate voted to acquit Trump on February 13, 2021, with 57 senators voting "guilty" and 43 voting "not guilty", short of the two-thirds majority needed for conviction ¹ ² ³.
*Recent Developments (2025)*
In April 2025, Congressman Shri Thanedar introduced new articles of impeachment against Donald Trump, citing a sweeping abuse of power, flagrant violations of the Constitution, and acts of tyranny. The resolution includes seven articles of impeachment, covering:
- *Obstruction of Justice and Abuse of Executive Power*: Denial of due process, unlawful deportations, defiance of court orders, and misuse of the Department of Justice.
- *Usurpation of Appropriations Power*: Dismantling congressionally established agencies and impounding federal funds.
- *Abuse of Trade Powers and International Aggression*: Imposing economically damaging tariffs and threatening military invasion against sovereign nations.
- *Violation of First Amendment Rights*: Retaliatory actions against critics, media, and attorneys exercising constitutionally protected speech.