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Over 70 Democrats Push for Trump's Impeachment Amid Tensions

4/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Over 70 House Democrats, including Rep. John Larson, call for impeachment or invoking the 25th Amendment against U.S. President Donald Trump over threats to 'wipe out a whole civilization'.
Rep. Jamie Raskin leads discussions and stresses accountability.
Senate Democrats remain divided, urging focus on contrasting Republican policies instead of removal.
The tense landscape and looming midterm elections complicate Democrats' strategy against Trump.

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 in favor of impeachment, reflecting intense partisan divisions. This event marked only the second presidential impeachment in U.S. history, following Andrew Johnson's in 1868, and set a precedent for future political accountability debates.

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Story summary

Over 70 House Democrats, including Rep. John Larson, call for impeachment or invoking the 25th Amendment against U.S. President Donald Trump over threats to 'wipe out a whole civilization'.
Rep. Jamie Raskin leads discussions and stresses accountability.
Senate Democrats remain divided, urging focus on contrasting Republican policies instead of removal.
The tense landscape and looming midterm elections complicate Democrats' strategy against Trump.

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