US EditionHouse Democrat says he has filed articles of impeachment against Trump
Larson said Trump’s Iran threats and conduct justify removal, as Democrats and some Republicans warned the rhetoric could amount to war crimes.
- On Tuesday, Connecticut Democrat John Larson introduced 13 articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, citing threats to "end a whole civilization" if Iran failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump's Easter message telling Iran to "Open the F**** Strait" or face destruction sparked widespread demands from Democrats to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove him from office.
- Nearly 100 Democratic lawmakers are calling for removal, accusing Trump of "criminal lawlessness" and illegally militarizing domestic law enforcement to target citizens based on race, ethnicity, or political opposition.
- Following Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, many Democrats doubled down on removal efforts, maintaining his prior threats demonstrated instability despite the temporary pause in hostilities.
- With Republicans controlling both chambers, impeachment removal faces long odds; prediction market Kalshi recorded 27 percent likelihood of removal on Tuesday, the highest point since Trump returned to office in January 2025.
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Daily Telegraph NZTrump faces impeachment push over Iran conflict
Congressman John Larson has accused the president of waging an "illegal war," saying the US leader is becoming "unhinged". Democratic congressman John Larson has filed articles of impeachment against US President Donald Trump over his actions connected with the Iran war. Larson, a Connecticut Democrat, said on Tuesday he had filed 13 charges, accusing Trump of waging an "illegal war" and escalating threats against Iran that endangered US securit…
More Than 80 Democrats Demand Trump's Removal Via 25th Amendment
Rep. John Larson (D-CT) has filed 13 articles of impeachment against Donald Trump, according to the Independent. In a statement, Larson said, “Donald Trump has blown past every requirement to be removed from office. And it's getting worse.” It’s not just Trump’s genocidal threats against Iran. The impeachment articles also accuse him of “murder, war crimes and piracy” in Venezuela and in international waters, the Independent reported. That is in…
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