House Democrats Withdraw Support for Trump Impeachment Resolution

Democrats are backpedaling on efforts to impeach President Trump as key representatives withdraw support from articles filed by a Michigan congressman.

Key Takeaways

Three House Democrats withdrew their support from Rep. Shri Thanedar’s impeachment resolution after learning it wasn’t reviewed by party leadership.
Rep. Pete Aguilar, chair of the House Democratic Caucus, has rejected impeachment efforts, citing Republican control of Congress that makes success unlikely.
The impeachment resolution contains seven articles including obstruction of justice, violation of due process, abuse of trade powers, and other allegations.
President Trump criticized the impeachment efforts on Truth Social, calling Democrats “Radical Left Lunatics” focused on impeachment without clear reasons.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has not formally evaluated the articles nor discouraged Democrats from pursuing them.

Democrats Retreat from Impeachment Effort

A Democratic-led push to impeach President Donald Trump hit a major roadblock as three House Democrats formally withdrew their support from the resolution. The impeachment effort, introduced by Representative Shri Thanedar of Michigan, includes seven articles accusing the President of constitutional violations ranging from obstruction of justice to violation of First Amendment rights. However, Democratic support collapsed after representatives discovered the resolution hadn’t been properly vetted by party leadership, creating an embarrassing setback for impeachment advocates.

Representative Pete Aguilar, who chairs the House Democratic Caucus, emerged as a leading voice against the impeachment push. Aguilar rejected the effort primarily due to practical concerns about Republican control of both chambers of Congress, making any impeachment attempt virtually impossible to advance. The Democratic leadership appears hesitant to pursue what many see as a symbolic gesture that could backfire politically while Republicans hold majority power in the legislative branch.

#BREAKING: Three House Democrats ask to be removed from Trump impeachment resolution https://t.co/01E4GKdaht

— The Hill (@thehill) April 30, 2025

Trump Responds to Impeachment Articles

President Trump wasted no time responding to the impeachment efforts, taking to Truth Social to blast Democrats for what he characterized as an obsessive focus on removing him from office. In his statements, Trump suggested Republicans should consider expelling Democratic representatives who supported impeachment, claiming they “hate our Country” and are preventing national healing. The President’s forceful reaction highlights the contentious political atmosphere as his administration attempts to implement its agenda amid persistent opposition.

“The Democrats are really out of control. They have lost everything, especially their minds! These Radical Left Lunatics are into the ‘Impeachment thing’ again. They have already got two ‘No Name,’ little respected Congressmen, total Whackjobs both, throwing the ‘Impeachment’ of DONALD J. TRUMP around, for about the 20th time, even though they have no idea for what I would be Impeached,” Trump declared.

During a recent rally, Trump dismissed the legitimacy of the accusations against him, questioning what grounds Democrats had for impeachment. This marks the third impeachment effort against Trump, who was previously impeached twice during his first term but acquitted by the Senate both times. His supporters view these continued attempts as politically motivated rather than substantively grounded in impeachable offenses.

Division in Democratic Ranks

While Rep. Thanedar has vowed to continue pushing for impeachment despite losing co-sponsors, few of his colleagues appear willing to join the crusade. Representative Al Green of Texas remains one of the few outspoken supporters, indicating he plans to introduce his own articles of impeachment. The limited Democratic enthusiasm reflects both practical political calculations and strategic disagreements about how to approach President Trump’s second term in office.

“These are very dishonest people that won’t let our Country heal! Why do we allow them to continuously use Impeachment as a weapon against the President of the United States who, by all accounts, is working hard to SAVE OUR COUNTRY. It’s the same playbook that they used in my First Term, and Republicans are not going to allow them to get away with it again,” stated Trump.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has maintained a notably neutral position, neither endorsing nor condemning the impeachment articles. His cautious approach suggests Democratic leadership may be waiting to gauge public reaction before committing to any specific strategy regarding the President. Even if Democrats were to regain control of Congress in future elections, party leaders have made no commitments about pursuing impeachment, indicating a possible shift toward other legislative priorities.

The failed impeachment effort comes as Thanedar faces primary challenges in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District from Donavan McKinney and Adam Hollier, raising questions about whether his impeachment push was partially motivated by a desire to energize his political base ahead of a difficult reelection campaign. Regardless of motivation, the collapse of support demonstrates the significant hurdles facing Democrats who seek to challenge President Trump through impeachment proceedings.