Washington, D.C. — Donald Trump’s historic second presidency has already faced waves of political turbulence, including renewed calls for his impeachment. In the first half of 2025 alone, multiple efforts from lawmakers and activist groups have sought to remove the president from office, citing alleged constitutional violations and abuses of power.
Rep. Shri Thanedar’s Short-Lived Resolution
On April 28, 2025, Representative Shri Thanedar (D–MI) made headlines by introducing articles of impeachment against President Trump. His resolution accused Trump of obstruction of justice, bribery, and corruption — serious charges that echoed earlier controversies from Trump’s first term.
However, Thanedar’s move quickly drew criticism, not only from Republicans but also from members of his own party. Many Democratic leaders feared the effort was premature or politically damaging ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Facing mounting backlash, Thanedar withdrew the resolution by mid-May.
Rep. Al Green Targets Iran Strikes
Just weeks later, on June 24, 2025, Representative Al Green (D–TX), a long-time critic of Trump, introduced another impeachment resolution. This time, the charge centered on Trump’s decision to order military strikes on Iran without congressional approval, which Green argued violated the War Powers Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
Despite its gravity, the resolution failed overwhelmingly in the House. Lawmakers voted 344 to 79 to table the measure, effectively killing it. Notably, 128 Democrats joined Republicans in blocking the effort — a sign of how little appetite exists in Congress for impeachment proceedings at this stage.
Grassroots Pressure and Public Petitions
While formal congressional efforts have stalled, activist organizations continue to push for impeachment outside the halls of power. The group Free Speech For People launched a nationwide campaign early in 2025, gathering over 250,000 signatures by March.
Momentum grew rapidly, and by July, nearly one million Americans had signed petitions urging the U.S. House of Representatives to begin impeachment proceedings. The campaign argues that Trump’s alleged misconduct and constitutional violations warrant immediate action.
Political Realities
Despite the mounting petitions and occasional resolutions, the political math remains unfavorable for impeachment. The Republican Party controls the House, and many Democrats appear reluctant to ignite a political battle they believe could backfire before the next election cycle.
Still, history suggests that persistent public pressure can shift the conversation — and with Trump’s presidency continuing to attract controversy, impeachment talk may resurface again before the end of his term.
