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Steve Cohen Introduces 26 Trump Impeachment Articles

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 6:12 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) introduced 26 impeachment articles against President Donald Trump on September 24.
The articles allege Trump abused power, waged an illegal Iran war, cracked down on immigration, and sought personal gain.
Democratic leaders Jeffries, Clark, and Aguilar voted present on the September 15 impeachment vote, leaving the caucus split.
Cohen said the articles are unlikely to pass but he will keep defending democracy.

History

Historical Context

In October 1998 the House, led by Speaker Newt Gingrich, authorized an impeachment inquiry that culminated on December 19, 1998 with the adoption of two articles against President Bill Clinton, a vote of 228-206. After a Senate trial ended in acquittal, Rep. Steve Cohen filed 26 articles in September 2023, reviving the partisan split that stalled the 1998 effort.

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Story summary

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) introduced 26 impeachment articles against President Donald Trump on September 24.
The articles allege Trump abused power, waged an illegal Iran war, cracked down on immigration, and sought personal gain.
Democratic leaders Jeffries, Clark, and Aguilar voted present on the September 15 impeachment vote, leaving the caucus split.
Cohen said the articles are unlikely to pass but he will keep defending democracy.

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