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Trump Impeachment Articles Filed Amid Growing Controversy

12/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces impeachment articles filed by Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) on December 11, 2025, with the House expected to vote within two legislative days.
Green's resolution accuses the president of inciting violence against Democratic lawmakers and judges.
Separately, House Democrats introduced impeachment articles against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and War Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing failures in their roles and alleged misconduct.

History

Historical Context

In 1998, President Bill Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice, stemming from the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal. The House voted 228-206, reflecting intense partisan divisions. This event parallels the impeachment of President Trump in 2019, highlighting ongoing tensions between the executive branch and Congress regarding accountability and the evolving nature of presidential power in the U.S.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces impeachment articles filed by Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) on December 11, 2025, with the House expected to vote within two legislative days.
Green's resolution accuses the president of inciting violence against Democratic lawmakers and judges.
Separately, House Democrats introduced impeachment articles against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and War Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing failures in their roles and alleged misconduct.

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