“Because American Democracy is at Risk…”

June 26, 2025

Congressman Al Green has filed Articles of Impeachment against President Trump for the fourth time, now focusing on alleged abuse of power related to taking America to war without congressional consultation. Green's House Resolution 537 claims Trump committed an "impeachable act" by using "authoritarian powers to declare war. " The Texas Democrat expressed concern about democracy being at a crossroads, citing Trump's previous Capitol assault instigation and current war powers as justifications.

Who is affected

President Donald Trump
The 435 House members who would need to vote on the impeachment
The American public (over 300 million people mentioned in relation to war powers)
Congress, whose consultation rights regarding war are at issue

What action is being taken

Congressman Al Green is filing Articles of Impeachment (House Resolution 537)
Green is making speeches on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives
A vote on the Resolution could occur within days
Green is refusing to vote to table his own impeachment articles

Why it matters

The impeachment attempt addresses presidential war powers and congressional authority
It represents a constitutional challenge regarding separation of powers
Green frames it as a choice between "democracy and autocracy"
It occurs only five months into Trump's second term, following his two previous impeachments
Current polls show 57% of Americans disapprove of President Trump (according to iPsos/Reuters)

What's next

A vote on the Articles of Impeachment could occur within days
Green anticipates his impeachment articles will likely be tabled, as happened with his previous attempts

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint