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Democrats Divided as Trump Impeachment Fails Spectacularly

6/27/2025

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House Democrats, under Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, grappled with discord as their impeachment attempt against President Trump over Iran airstrikes fell flat. A decisive bipartisan vote of 344-79 shelved the motion, exposing fractures within the party. Prominent leaders, including Jeffries, voiced opposition, underscoring their struggle to present a cohesive front on national security.

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House Democrats, under Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, grappled with discord as their impeachment attempt against President Trump over Iran airstrikes fell flat. A decisive bipartisan vote of 344-79 shelved the motion, exposing fractures within the party. Prominent leaders, including Jeffries, voiced opposition, underscoring their struggle to present a cohesive front on national security.