Rep. Darrell Issa moves to expunge both Trump impeachments from record

Key Points:

• Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) introduced a resolution, H.Res.1211, aiming to formally expunge both of former President Donald Trump's impeachments from House records, arguing they were based on "knowingly false" and politically biased claims.
• The resolution contends the 2019 impeachment was triggered by an unreliable whistleblower complaint and mishandled evidence, while the 2021 impeachment was rushed and denied Trump due process, particularly regarding the January 6 Capitol riot allegations.
• Issa and supporters, including House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan, claim the resolution will correct the historical record and highlight misconduct in the impeachment processes, seeking a congressional vote to restore Trump's reputation.
• Critics and some legal scholars argue that while the House can express disapproval, it cannot retroactively erase impeachments, making the resolution largely symbolic rather than legally binding.
• The resolution has over 20 Republican cosponsors but faces uncertain prospects, as similar efforts in previous sessions failed to advance, and the White House has not commented on the latest development.