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(21,244 posts) Wed May 14, 2025, 05:03 PM May 14

House Democrats furious as congressman launches 'waste of time' impeachment proceedings against Trump [View all]

Source: The Independent

House Democrats furious as congressman launches ‘waste of time’ impeachment proceedings against Trump
Michigan Rep. Shri Thanedar’s resolution attacked as ‘waste of f***ing time’ by his own side but congressman insists it is ‘about doing the right thing’

Joe Sommerlad
Wednesday 14 May 2025 12:43 BST

If a Michigan Democrat has his way, President Donald Trump could face the first impeachment vote of his second term.

Rep. Shri Thanedar’s resolution brings seven new articles of impeachment against the commander-in-chief, alleging everything from abuse of power to bribery, corruption, and “tyranny,” which the House must vote on before Thursday under its own rules.

Trump made history during his first term by becoming the first president in American history to be impeached twice by the House of Representatives, once over his quid pro quo approach to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in 2018 and once for his part in instigating the Capitol riot, although in both cases he was acquitted in the Senate.

Thanedar, 70, first announced his intention on April 29, saying: “When Trump ignores the Constitution, Congress, and the courts, he is not ‘fighting for America.’ He is tearing it down and endangering our democracy.”

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Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-impeachment-vote-house-shir-thanedar-b2750651.html

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House Democrats furious as congressman launches 'waste of time' impeachment proceedings against Trump [View all] OKIsItJustMe May 14 OP

almost thought it was the onion Blues Heron May 14 #1

Who is saying it's a waste of time? 1WorldHope May 14 #2

Impeachments didn't hurt Trump in 2024 Abnredleg May 14 #4

How does voting on impeachment.... reACTIONary May 14 #7

It's a question of political bandwidth Abnredleg May 14 #12

I don't think the independents will pay much attention.... reACTIONary May 14 #16

These charges will not receive a vote on the House floor. LudwigPastorius May 14 #17

It won't get TO committee, but there will be a floor vote unless he drops it FBaggins May 15 #37

Thanks. LudwigPastorius May 15 #65

Precisely. It isn't as if House Dems are advancing important legislation Bluetus May 14 #18

Yes, this is my view too LymphocyteLover May 14 #21

Couldn't agree more. FoxNewsSucks May 15 #25

The only vote these articles will get is from the House Judiciary Committee, which... LudwigPastorius May 15 #30

So what? Bluetus May 15 #46

"What are Congressional Dems working on legislatively that is so important?" LudwigPastorius May 15 #66

Right. And NONE of them will make it into law Bluetus May 15 #67

The ONLY way to win in 2026 is to get some control over "the narrative" William Seger May 14 #11

We need to focus on Independents Abnredleg May 14 #14

I should HOPE that one way to disillusion independents on a MAGA Congress is... William Seger May 14 #15

We always go into impeachment with high hopes Abnredleg May 14 #20

People are looking for action. Actions that get results. OldBaldy1701E May 15 #41

Impeachment gets us nowhere Abnredleg May 15 #45

Well, in my opinion, it is time to stop with the cult of personality and start with some action. OldBaldy1701E May 15 #56

Noone has "high hopes" for impeachment.... reACTIONary May 15 #55

There will not be an impeachment -- obviously -- so you needn't worry about that Bluetus May 14 #19

Sure AKwannabe May 15 #33

Lie down AKwannabe May 15 #32

It is their JOB to impeach this monster. Impeach every week with escalating charges. travelingthrulife May 15 #48

Impeachment is not that something synni May 14 #5

This won't add another impeachment to his collection... reACTIONary May 14 #8

Glad to see this happening. Paladin May 14 #3

The two impeachments in his first time didn't beat the hell out of anything. onenote May 14 #6

Does it do any harm? What's the downside? reACTIONary May 14 #9

Giving him an easy win -- i consider that harmful onenote May 15 #43

Did you forget that he lost his 2020 re-election bid? William Seger May 14 #13

And yet he won four years later. onenote May 15 #44

There was only one impeachment before his election loss of 2020, not two Polybius May 15 #62

Congress ALSO took an oath to "support and defend the Constitution"! William Seger May 14 #10

+10000! Karasu May 14 #22

+another 10000! AKwannabe May 15 #34

Yes. This is absolutely right. travelingthrulife May 15 #49

This is another example of BidenRocks May 14 #23

David Hogg is not being railroaded by anyone. murielm99 May 15 #39

Would it be an issue if this were the RNC? BidenRocks May 15 #70

WE are not the RNC. murielm99 May 16 #71

Republican dictator wins BidenRocks May 16 #72

Screw the rules. murielm99 May 16 #74

Might as well. I know it risks Republicans' high opinion of Democrats. Independents... BurnDoubt May 14 #24

Everything, Everywhere, all at Once WSHazel May 15 #26

A strongly worded letter is always the best way to go nt ImNotGod May 15 #27

Hehe AKwannabe May 15 #35

I was going to say something like that electricmonk May 16 #73

I see nothing wrong JBTaurus83 May 15 #28

This guy is an attention grabbing person ybbor May 15 #29

Whatevs AKwannabe May 15 #36

It's always right to do the right thing. James48 May 15 #31

They should wait until after the midterms when they have the majority in the house. everyonematters May 15 #38

Why on earth do you assume an election would give us the House??? travelingthrulife May 15 #50

Why on earth do we assume there is going to be an election in 2026? I was told right here on DU that kelly1mm May 15 #52

We can't depend on that. With gerrymandering and Elon mucking around we travelingthrulife May 15 #54

There is no doubt that Trump has exceeded his authorities and committed abuses, but I think it is very unlikely everyonematters May 15 #57

Every Democratic member... LPBBEAR May 15 #40

Not a waste of time - Democrats need to fight on all fronts, follow the people's lead... CapnSteve May 15 #42

Indeed it is a waste of time. It will go nowhere. Better to focus our efforts where they will make a difference. Oopsie Daisy May 15 #47

It is their job to impeach him. So calling out crimes is showboating. travelingthrulife May 15 #51

He won't be impeached. It will never get to a vote. This is just grandstanding. Oopsie Daisy May 15 #53

So what is wrong with grandstanding? Showboating and pyrotechnics is what... reACTIONary May 15 #58

It's preaching to the choir and a waste of time. Oopsie Daisy May 15 #59

No, this is way low cost, we can well afford it.... reACTIONary May 15 #61

We (the informed and engaged Democrats) are the only ones paying attention. Oopsie Daisy May 15 #63

RE: I'm mature enough and intelligent enough ... reACTIONary May 15 #68

Keeps the pressure on and at no real expense. Torchlight May 15 #60

Someone is doing something Canada Kid May 15 #64

Yes! This! lees1975 May 15 #69