Donald Trump Fears He May Be Impeached
The Constitution gives the House of Representatives the power to impeach federal officials for “treason, bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors,” and assigns the Senate the responsibility to hold a trial. A president can be removed from office only if two-thirds of senators vote to convict. No US president has ever been removed by Senate conviction, though Richard Nixon resigned in 1974 before the House voted on articles of impeachment related to Watergate.
In raising the prospect of impeachment again, Trump suggested Democrats would pursue the process for political reasons if they regain control of the House. Al Jazeera reported that some Democrats have previously called for impeachment over alleged misconduct, including disputes about military actions and the extent of congressional authorisation, though any proposals would be unlikely to advance while the party remains in the minority.
