Summary

Efforts to impeach Donald Trump for a third time are intensifying as he begins his second term.

The non-partisan group Free Speech For People launched the “Impeach Trump. Again” campaign, citing constitutional violations, including his alleged role in the January 6 Capitol riots and breaches of the emoluments clause.

The group also accuses Trump of campaign finance violations, xenophobic rhetoric, and abuse of power.

However, impeachment remains unlikely with Republicans controlling Congress. Democrats may revisit impeachment if they regain control in 2026.

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    9 days ago

    Jesus Christ… NO.

    Same as the last two times, it’s a wasted effort without the votes in the Senate. If you can’t remove him, don’t bother. Focus on winning back the House and Senate in 2026.

    • themeatbridge@lemmy.world
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      9 days ago

      Impeachment is the check against his power. It would be better to convict, but the democrats need to make the argument and convince the people that Trump should be held accountable. Get Republicans in the Senate and House on record supporting Trump’s crimes, and then beat them in the midterm elections.

      Impeachment is how you win those elections. Rolling over and showing your belly is why Democrats keep losing before the fight begins.

      • sunbrrnslapper@lemmy.world
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        9 days ago

        In this moment impeachment is a waste of time. They would be better served (1) governing super well in places they are in charge (to demonstrate they are the better option - something that is inconsistent today); (2) figuring out why people are voting for Trump; (3) developing strong messaging and strategy to win races top to bottom of the ballot. I’ve been unimpressed with their ability to both run and govern recently (with some exceptions here and there). Maybe it is catching up with them.

        • halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world
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          9 days ago

          In this moment impeachment is a waste of time.

          Any time he’s focusing on that is time he’s not actively fucking shit up. Being obstructionist is what’s gotten the Republicans to the place they are now.

  • ThatWeirdGuy1001@lemmy.world
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    7 days ago

    What the fuck is impeachment anymore?

    Growing up and learning Nixon resigned because he was impeached and made him look terrible I thought it was career ending. Like they’ll drag you out of the white house career ending.

    Now it just feels like telling a toddler “NO!” but with no consequence when they keep going anyway.

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    9 days ago

    Hahahaha oh my god, the dude wins the popular vote, and the best you can think of is “impeachment”? Right after the election to boot?

    It’s not enough to send a big fuck You to the population by not having primaries, you have to also pour salt in the wound by telling them “fuck your choice of the other” as well?

    Hahaha, my god, these guys were everyone’s hope?

    The perma stun IS REAL

    They don’t see it

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      8 days ago

      Who gives a shit if they’re partisan. The fashies call everything left of trump partisan

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        “It’s ok to lie about things! Truth can be bent as long as it serves the mindset that I have! All you got to do is label everything fascist! Then lying or presenting falsehoods is righteous!!!”

        All they had to do was NOT present this organization as “non-partisan” and the article would have held credibility.

        But who the fuck needs credibility?! My opinion is righteous and just!!

  • Furbag@lemmy.world
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    8 days ago

    “Surely, this time, impeachment will have consequences!”

    Even if it passes, he will never be removed from office. There is no low that Trump can sink to where Republicans will not fall in lockstep with him. It’s pointless.

    • UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world
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      7 days ago

      It gives Democrats something to campaign and fundraise on. Now you can FIGHT BACK by donating $25 to the Impeach Trump in 2025 Campaign.

    • LemmyFeed@lemmy.world
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      8 days ago

      Lol as proved last time, impeachment means absolutely nothing. It didn’t stop the last corrupt individual, in fact he was just reelected and is as corrupt, if not more, than before.

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        It’s certainly doomed, but democrats already get paid to be there so why not use every tool in the book? Time Congress is arguing about impeachment is time they’re not implementing fascist policies

    • xor@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      8 days ago

      the american democracy would be pretty good, if it wasn’t for parties… now it’s a never ending competition between two conspiracies

      • And it’s not like we didn’t fuckin’ see it coming, either. Washington, with one foot out the door: “Don’t deify me, don’t form political parties.”

        So, guess what else nobody listed to him about?

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      8 days ago

      How many times did the magahats offer impeachment articles for Biden? The theater isn’t meant to be successful, but just a constant buzz for voters.

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      8 days ago

      Exactly. He’s been impeached twice and nothing happened. He should have been barred from office years ago. The entire process is nothing but political theatre for donors.

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    9 days ago

    Impeachment is pointless when the republican traitor filth control more than 1/3 of the senate. Suggest other solutions to dealing with trump.