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Trump Faces Impeachment Calls Amid Controversial Military Operation

1/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faced renewed impeachment calls in January 2026 after a Venezuelan military operation critics labeled illegal.
Critics including Rep. Scott Wiener and Sen. Chris Murphy accused him of unauthorized military intervention and self-dealing via cryptocurrency ventures.
The White House defended the operation as lawful.
The National Portrait Gallery removed references to Trump's impeachments from his portrait display, sparking debate about accountability.

History

Historical Context

In December 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. This marked only the second impeachment of a U.S. president, reflecting intense partisan divisions. Current calls for impeachment against President Trump echo this historical precedent, raising ongoing questions about presidential authority and military interventions.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faced renewed impeachment calls in January 2026 after a Venezuelan military operation critics labeled illegal.
Critics including Rep. Scott Wiener and Sen. Chris Murphy accused him of unauthorized military intervention and self-dealing via cryptocurrency ventures.
The White House defended the operation as lawful.
The National Portrait Gallery removed references to Trump's impeachments from his portrait display, sparking debate about accountability.

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