Donald Trump Hit With 26 Articles Of Impeachment

Key Points:

• House Democrat Representative Steve Cohen introduced 26 new articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, accusing him of abuses of power, violations of his oath, and various alleged misconduct including immigration policies, military actions, and personal financial benefit from the presidency.
• Cohen's resolution is broader than a previous impeachment effort by Representative Al Green, encompassing allegations such as undermining democracy, waging unauthorized war on Iran, extrajudicial killings, and attacks on press freedom.
• The articles also address issues like Trump's immigration executive orders, withholding of funds, abuse of pardon powers, and alleged violations of the Constitution's emoluments clause.
• Democrats remain divided over pursuing impeachment, with many leaders opposing premature efforts without formal investigations, and the House recently voting to table Green's narrower impeachment resolution.
• Cohen acknowledges his resolution is unlikely to advance in the Republican-controlled House, but emphasizes his commitment to standing against what he views as dangerous presidential conduct.