I would LOVE it if this happened. But look at the US's track record. Nixon? Pardoned. Bush? Not even tried. Ronnie/Nancy? Also not even tried. The country has a HORRIBLE history of not holding their leaders accountable for basically anything. FFS, Trump was impeached multiple times and convicted of FEDERAL crimes yet he was still able to run for president.
Article II, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution states: "The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."
Not with a republican majority. 67 votes needed to convict. Even if democrats wipe the floor with republicans in the midterms, getting to 67 is still highly fucking unlikely until a bunch of republicans grow a spine and some morals...
Wasn't he impeached like twice already? What I'm getting at is: Can't they put forward something referencing past impeachments as reasons to actually remove him from power? Because an impeachment by itself apparently does nothing.
The House impeaches, and has done so twice to Trump. An Impeachment is basically a statement of "this person has committed acts that render then unfit for office". The Senate decides the punishment, and both times so far has said "who cares" because R's have enough control there. Think of it as the jury coming back with a guilty verdict but the judge deciding the punishment will be waived.
An impeachment, like an indictment, is only the official accusation. While he has been impeached (accused), since they did not convict him, it's as if the offenses did not happen. From a legal standpoint, if you tried to reference the prior impeachments, it would weaken your case, because you're showing that he was previously accused but not found guilty.
Meh, I'd love having him imprisoned, fully aware he'll never have any power and will eventually die in there without any friends. On the other hand, that bears the risk of him somehow coming back...
In the US Senate, 7 GOP senators are retiring. All 7 are in red states where their replacements are unlikely to lose. The remaining GOP senators up for re-election are all in red states and unlikely to lose. I expect virtually nothing to change in the Senate. I'm guessing there might be a 1-2 seat shift in either direction. I expect the GOP to hold their majority in the Senate, rendering any articles of impeachment largely performative.
I don't disagree with your conclusion, always research your candidates, but acting like they failed to impeach for any other reason that "voters didn't fucking show up in 2024" is dumb. They didn't fail, they don't have enough votes to succeed but gave it their best attempt, multiple times.
SteveD31415
I'm all for getting rid of Trump, but anything with Nader's name on it should go in the trash. This selfish SOB cost Gore the 2000 election.
jaggcomputing5
Ah ha ha ha, going for a trifecta. Good luck. What a load of shit. Get the guns.
RetrogradeLlama
It’s a waste of time right now and probably doesn’t provide any advantage in the coming fall campaign.
Let’s wait until we have a reasonable chance at it.
grandestgrandeur
I would LOVE it if this happened. But look at the US's track record. Nixon? Pardoned. Bush? Not even tried. Ronnie/Nancy? Also not even tried. The country has a HORRIBLE history of not holding their leaders accountable for basically anything. FFS, Trump was impeached multiple times and convicted of FEDERAL crimes yet he was still able to run for president.
howimetyourauntrobin2
Connecticut!!
ForgotMyUsernameYetAgain
Act now!
FREE hanging after your third impeachment!
cyberninjaru
More pointless words and gestures.
bripi
Why is Ralph Nader's name on this? Can the current Congress not draft articles of impeachment wtithout referencing him?
MelfsAcidArrow
Ralph Nader? Really? Wow
Khanamana324
That needs to be done to whole cabinet, not just Donnie.
HolyFreakingToast
WRECK IT RALPH!
Che07
Article II, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution states: "The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."
flordelasantillas
When Republicans control Congress this will never happen with Trump's cabinet.
Futchm
13 offenses
For the love of any god that might exist let at least one of these stick
Einstein9073
Check Mitch McConnell's mouth and see if Donald Trump's little mushroom is stuck in there
Chereazi
Not with a republican majority.
67 votes needed to convict. Even if democrats wipe the floor with republicans in the midterms, getting to 67 is still highly fucking unlikely until a bunch of republicans grow a spine and some morals...
ToobyBoody
Ralph Nader?
gablestout
Ralph Nader's still alive?
rossonerinho
that surprised me too. he's 92 years old.
EmeRgencyDrD
*consumer advocate, lawyer, author, and a selfish lover.
Ircy
Wasn't he impeached like twice already? What I'm getting at is: Can't they put forward something referencing past impeachments as reasons to actually remove him from power? Because an impeachment by itself apparently does nothing.
Jarjarthejedi
The House impeaches, and has done so twice to Trump. An Impeachment is basically a statement of "this person has committed acts that render then unfit for office". The Senate decides the punishment, and both times so far has said "who cares" because R's have enough control there. Think of it as the jury coming back with a guilty verdict but the judge deciding the punishment will be waived.
kbryant414
An impeachment, like an indictment, is only the official accusation. While he has been impeached (accused), since they did not convict him, it's as if the offenses did not happen. From a legal standpoint, if you tried to reference the prior impeachments, it would weaken your case, because you're showing that he was previously accused but not found guilty.
onlyheretoargue
I prefer convict, imprison, execute, bury .
urusername2
You left out Release the Unredacted Epstein Files!
SavageDrums
Busy at sea like Bin Laden
FRIENDisCHUMisBAIT
Retroactive abortion or one of those post-birth abortions he's been crowing about.
judgegrudge
Bury, but not on one of the golf courses for tax reasons.
nezrael
Meh, I'd love having him imprisoned, fully aware he'll never have any power and will eventually die in there without any friends. On the other hand, that bears the risk of him somehow coming back...
wheredidwegonow
Piss on, at any stage
NoodlesDOTExe
They'd have to give him the "Osama Bin Laden" treatment, and specifically leave his "resting place" unmarked.
Last thing we want is that motherfucker's grave becoming some fucked-up worshipping grounds for more psychotics to group up at.
Frostedjakes
I say we bring back mummification while still alive
Firestar002
Gonna keep the scarabs alive for quite a while…
CallMeMcGyver
Why bury?... it'll just take longer for all the urine to reach down there.
AShartInTheWind
Yea, it's the Mussolini treatment or I won't be fully satisfied.
hiyo365
Let's try bury 1st for a switcheroo. He needs some horror in his life.
SquashDemon
No, not bury. He needs the Mussolini treatment.
spangolio
not a stickler about order, me
imnotinthewitnessprotectionprogram
Nor me, but it’s missing his running mate
spangolio
America, the melting pot, throw them all in together, turn it up
GeneralPrower
Convict, Imprison, Burn.
EggFooYung
Yes, but getting him and his dirty diapers out of the White House has to come first.
therealalansmithee
You want this to happen? Make sure to vote for Democrats in the midterms
unluckyandbored
In the US Senate, 7 GOP senators are retiring. All 7 are in red states where their replacements are unlikely to lose. The remaining GOP senators up for re-election are all in red states and unlikely to lose. I expect virtually nothing to change in the Senate. I'm guessing there might be a 1-2 seat shift in either direction. I expect the GOP to hold their majority in the Senate, rendering any articles of impeachment largely performative.
MaybeIllDisappear
Don't just wait for mid-terms, make sure you vote every chance you get, get involved in primaries or run for office yourself.
IncognitoEnthusiast
This, the left needs to get off their collective asses and show up across all levels of voting, not just the primary. From here forward.
EmeRgencyDrD
The Democrats failed at impeaching him already. Dont blindly vote for anyone and do research on those who you agree with. Vet your candidates.
Jarjarthejedi
I don't disagree with your conclusion, always research your candidates, but acting like they failed to impeach for any other reason that "voters didn't fucking show up in 2024" is dumb. They didn't fail, they don't have enough votes to succeed but gave it their best attempt, multiple times.