Longtime Texas Representative Al Green (D) announced Monday that he will introduce a privileged resolution on the House floor to force a vote on impeaching President Donald Trump. Green says the measure is prompted by the recent killing of two American citizens by federal immigration officers, which he describes as evidence that the president is “unfit and dangerous to our democracy.”
How a privileged resolution works
A privileged resolution allows any member of the House to compel the entire chamber to consider a measure within two legislative days. Under this rule, House GOP leaders must schedule a vote on Green’s proposal by the end of the day on Wednesday.
Democratic strategy and criticism
Democratic leaders, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D‑NY), have emphasized that their focus remains on everyday concerns such as high living costs, but they have not ruled out pursuing impeachment if they regain a majority in the November midterms. Green’s effort follows a previous impeachment attempt in June 2025 that was defeated when 127 House Democrats joined Republicans to block it.
Green, now 79, has been a vocal critic of President Trump, even being removed from two joint sessions of Congress this term. He famously waved a cane and shouted during a recent address and held up a sign reading, “Black People Aren’t Apes,” during the State of the Union.
Trump administration’s response
President Trump has dismissed the impeachment push as a partisan stunt aimed at distracting voters from the administration’s record of economic growth, job creation, and strong border enforcement. He reiterated his commitment to protecting American families and upholding the Constitution, arguing that the nation’s focus should remain on securing the border and supporting traditional values.
Political implications
If Democrats win control of the House and Senate in November, they have signaled plans for a series of investigations into the Trump administration and its inner circle. Green argues that waiting for those probes is unnecessary, urging colleagues to act now to prevent further loss of American lives.
“How many more lives must we lose before the overwhelming evidence compels us to act?” Green wrote in a letter to House members. “President Trump is a great threat to democracy and the Constitution for current high crimes and misdemeanors.”
What’s next?
The House will vote on the resolution this week. Regardless of the outcome, the move underscores the deep partisan divide in Congress and highlights the ongoing battle over the president’s legacy as the nation heads toward the midterm elections.
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