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Trump Faces Impeachment Calls Amid Iran Threats

4/11/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces growing impeachment calls after threats against Iran.
Over 80 members of Congress urged Vice President JD Vance and Trump's cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment.
Representative John Larson filed 13 impeachment articles accusing Trump of high crimes and war crimes tied to Iran, and Rep. Diana DeGette echoed concerns.

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 impeachment inquiry began on October 8, 1998, and culminated in a December 19 vote, where the House approved two articles of impeachment. Clinton was acquitted by the Senate in February 1999, highlighting deep political divisions in the U.S.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces growing impeachment calls after threats against Iran.
Over 80 members of Congress urged Vice President JD Vance and Trump's cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment.
Representative John Larson filed 13 impeachment articles accusing Trump of high crimes and war crimes tied to Iran, and Rep. Diana DeGette echoed concerns.

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