Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors.
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This resolution proposes to impeach Donald John Trump for abuse of power regarding threats against Congress and the federal judiciary.
What it does
This resolution proposes two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors. The first article alleges an abuse of presidential power involving calls for the execution of Members of Congress, while the second article alleges an abuse of power intended to intimidate federal judges. These charges characterize the President's actions as violations of the separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary.
Who is affected
This resolution directly affects President Donald John Trump, who is the subject of the two articles of impeachment. The measure also identifies Members of Congress and federal judges as parties impacted by the alleged abuses of presidential power. Additionally, the resolution concerns the independence of the federal judiciary and the constitutional separation of powers between the branches of government.
Key provisions
- Article I: Abuse of power regarding Members of Congress. Charges the President with high crimes and misdemeanors for an alleged abuse of presidential power involving calls for the execution of Members of Congress.
- Article II: Abuse of power regarding the judiciary. Charges the President with abuse of power for the alleged intimidation of federal judges, citing violations of the separation of powers and judicial independence.
Fiscal impact
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Effective dates
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Relationship to existing law
This resolution invokes the constitutional process of impeachment to address alleged abuses of presidential power regarding the separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary.
Stated purpose
The resolution seeks to impeach President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors. It specifically charges the President with abuse of power regarding calls for the execution of Members of Congress and the intimidation of federal judges.