Expunging the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald John Trump.
United States119th CongressHRES-25House of Representatives
Updated: Jan 9, 2025
Summary
This resolution seeks to expunge the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald John Trump , arguing that the article of impeachment was based on a subjective account of events and omitted crucial context regarding the 2020 Presidential election. It contends that the House Democratic leadership failed to address widespread voter mistrust and that President Trump's statements were taken out of context, despite his call for peaceful protest. The resolution further asserts that the impeachment process lacked meaningful legislative due process, with no evidentiary hearings, witnesses, or opportunity for President Trump to respond. It highlights the absence of a regular committee report and questions the constitutional validity of impeaching an official who was about to leave office, especially concerning the provision for disqualification from future office. The resolution also points to the Chief Justice's refusal to preside over the Senate trial as evidence of partisan motivation. Ultimately, this measure aims to nullify the impeachment, treating it as if it had never passed the House. It concludes that the facts and circumstances did not meet the burden of proving "high Crimes and Misdemeanors" or "insurrection or rebellion against the United States," which would justify disqualification under the 14th Amendment.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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