Progressive Democrats Aim to Impeach Trump

Newly elected progressive members of the House Democratic caucus are poised to support impeachment efforts against President Donald Trump. This initiative continues the push originally led by outgoing Rep. Al Green, D-Texas.

Green has expressed confidence in receiving support from incoming representatives such as Melat Kiros, D-Colo.; Nancy Lacore, D-S.C.; Dan Koh, D-Mass.; Chris Rabb, D-Pa.; Angela Gonzales-Torres, D-Calif.; among others. These representatives are expected to pursue impeachment efforts after Green’s exit from Congress.

Impeachment is the only means for our future. We cannot deal with a president who engages in corruption,” Green told Fox News Digital.

Green has criticized Trump’s involvement in cryptocurrency dealings, citing them as evidence of corruption.

Angela Gonzales-Torres, representing more than 100,000 Los Angeles voters, affirmed her intention to continue Green’s efforts. Gonzales-Torres and others recognize that even if the House approves articles of impeachment, Senate conviction remains uncertain. This follows Trump’s two previous acquittals by the Senate.

Advocates like Keira Havens, co-founder of the Courage for Democracy Project, believe grassroots pressure will rally more Democratic lawmakers in support of impeachment. However, Havens acknowledges potential hesitation among Democrats who may doubt the legal foundation or chances of Senate conviction.

A constitutional expert from the Courage for Democracy Project noted potential procedural avenues in the Senate’s Rule VIII. However, the Constitution clearly divides impeachment responsibilities between the House and Senate.

Jessica Denson, founder of the Removal Coalition, criticized Democrats who favor hearings and prosecutions over direct impeachment procedures. Denson labeled them as “spineless,” urging grassroots campaigns to sway them towards impeachment.

The Democratic takeover of the House in January may amplify the chances to advance impeachment resolutions against Trump. Impeachment in the House requires a simple majority vote, while conviction in the Senate needs a two-thirds majority.

The coalition, consisting of advocacy organizations and lawmakers, also announced plans to seek impeachment of War Secretary Pete Hegseth. Eight articles of impeachment have been filed against him, with the coalition arguing any wrongdoing by Hegseth could also implicate Trump.

Both Trump and Hegseth have declined to comment on these developments when approached by Fox News Digital.