Unpacking the New Impeachment Push Against Trump

Democrat Al Green vows to file impeachment articles against President Trump within 30 days, despite a recent censure for disrupting a presidential address to Congress.

Key Takeaways

Rep. Al Green (D-TX) was ejected from Trump’s presidential address for protesting claims about Medicaid cuts, leading to his censure.
Green announced plans to file impeachment articles against Trump within 30 days during a major anti-Trump protest in Washington, DC.
The Texas Democrat has a history of pursuing Trump’s impeachment, having introduced articles in both 2017 and 2019.
Speaker Mike Johnson condemned Green’s congressional outburst as making “history in a terrible way.”
The White House has responded by emphasizing Trump’s commitment to protecting entitlement programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Green’s Dramatic Censure and Defiant Response

Democratic Representative Al Green of Texas recently made headlines when Speaker of the House Mike Johnson had him forcibly removed from a presidential address to Congress. Green had stood and shouted in protest against President Trump’s claims about having a mandate to cut Medicaid, a program utilized by approximately 80 million Americans. Despite repeated warnings from Speaker Johnson to take his seat, Green refused to comply, resulting in his removal from the chamber and subsequent censure by House leadership.

Following his ejection, Green remained defiant about his actions, telling reporters, “The president was saying he had a mandate, and I was making it clear that he has no mandate to cut Medicaid.” Speaker Johnson took a harsh stance on the incident, declaring that Green had “made history in a terrible way” and that such behavior would not be tolerated in the House chamber. The censure marked a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between Trump supporters and opponents in Congress.

Watch: Censured Al Green Promises Anti-Trump Crowd He Will File Articles of Impeachment Against Trumphttps://t.co/fpGq8kx5pQ

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Impeachment Pledge at Mass Protest

Just days after his censure, Green took his opposition to the next level at a major anti-Trump protest in Washington, DC. Speaking to thousands of demonstrators, Green dramatically announced his intentions to file impeachment articles against the president. The demonstration was reportedly part of a coordinated day of protests spanning multiple countries, including Mexico, Canada, and various European cities. Organizers claimed it represented the largest single day of protest against the Trump administration and its policies.

The rally featured speakers from various groups, including veterans, labor leaders, educators, and civil rights activists. All voiced strong opposition to Trump’s policies, particularly his administration’s recent spending proposals affecting entitlement programs. Green’s speech, in which he compared himself to the biblical David confronting Goliath, received significant attention as one of the most combative addresses of the event.

Green’s History of Challenging Trump

This will not be Green’s first attempt to impeach Trump. The Texas Democrat has a documented history of standing alone in Congress on this issue, having introduced articles of impeachment against Trump in both 2017 and 2019, well before the House officially pursued impeachment proceedings. In recent statements, Green has cited Trump’s felony convictions and previous impeachments as justification for his continued pursuit of removal from office.

While Green’s efforts have garnered media attention, critics argue his methods lack procedural seriousness and reflect political grandstanding rather than substantive legislative action. The White House has dismissed Green’s concerns, emphasizing that President Trump remains committed to protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, despite the congressman’s claims to the contrary. With Republicans controlling the House, Green’s impeachment articles face virtually no chance of advancing through Congress.