Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors.
United States119th CongressHRES-415House of Representatives
Updated: May 15, 2025
Summary
This resolution proposes the impeachment of Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors, asserting his unfitness to uphold American values and constitutional duties. The core charge is that he has caused the devolution of democracy into authoritarianism , concentrating power and acting without constitutional responsibility to the people. This conduct is presented as a violation of his oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution. The resolution cites specific instances to support these charges, beginning with his public statements indicating dictatorial intentions, such as his "day one" comment regarding abusing power. It details his alleged actions of condoning the undermining of judicial independence, disregarding the separation of powers, and violating the Fifth Amendment's due process clause. These actions include denigrating federal judges and flouting orders from United States Federal Courts, including the Supreme Court. A primary example provided is the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, where the Trump administration allegedly disregarded a Temporary Restraining Order and illegally removed Garcia to El Salvador. Despite a Supreme Court ruling requiring the administration to facilitate Garcia's return, the resolution claims the administration continued to flout this order. President Trump is accused of publicly denigrating judges involved in the case and, when questioned, failing to affirm his duty to uphold the Constitution regarding due process. Ultimately, the resolution concludes that President Trump's conduct gravely endangered the separation of powers and threatened the integrity of the democratic system. His actions, including condoning the undermining of the judiciary and violating due process, are presented as a betrayal of trust and a demonstration that he remains a threat to democracy. Therefore, the resolution calls for his impeachment, trial, and removal from office due to his unfitness to serve as President.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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