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U.S. Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) Introduces 7 Articles of Impeachment Against Trump to Halt 'Authoritarian Power Grab'

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Thanedar Introduces 7 Articles of Impeachment Against Trump to Halt 'Authoritarian Power Grab' | Common Dreams

As a statement from the congressman's office details, Trump's alleged constitutional violations are:

  • Obstruction of Justice and Abuse of Executive Power: Including denial of due process, unlawful deportations, defiance of court orders, and misuse of the Department of Justice.
  • Usurpation of Appropriations Power: For dismantling congressionally established agencies and impounding federal funds.
  • Abuse of Trade Powers and International Aggression: Including imposing economically damaging tariffs and threatening military invasion against sovereign nations.
  • Violation of First Amendment Rights: Through retaliatory actions against critics, media, and attorneys exercising constitutionally protected speech.
  • Creation of an Unlawful Office: By establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and unlawfully empowering Elon Musk to unilaterally violate the Constitution.
  • Bribery and Corruption: Involving dismissing criminal cases, soliciting foreign emoluments, and extortionate settlements for personal and political gain.
  • Tyrannical Overreach: Seeking to consolidate unchecked power, erode civil liberties, and defy constitutional limits on presidential authority.

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