Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Summary
This document is a House Resolution (H. Res. 939) to impeach President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution outlines two articles of impeachment: abuse of presidential power by calling for the execution of members of Congress and abuse of presidential power to intimidate federal judges. The resolution alleges that President Trump violated his constitutional oath by threatening Democratic lawmakers and federal judges.
Expected Effects
If the House of Representatives votes to approve the resolution, President Trump would be formally impeached. The articles of impeachment would then be sent to the Senate for a trial, where Senators would act as jurors to determine whether to convict and remove the President from office.
Potential Benefits
The document does not explicitly outline benefits to the American people, as it is focused on the impeachment process. However, implicit benefits could include:
* Upholding the rule of law and ensuring no individual is above the law.
* Protecting the integrity of the Constitution and the separation of powers.
* Reinforcing the importance of free speech and dissent without fear of retribution.
* Maintaining the independence of the judiciary.
Potential Disadvantages
The document primarily focuses on the alleged misconduct of the President. Potential disadvantages to the American people could include:
* Increased political division and polarization.
* Distraction from other pressing legislative matters.
* Potential for social unrest or violence.
* Damage to the reputation of the presidency and the United States.
Constitutional Alignment
The document cites the President's constitutional oath to faithfully execute the office and preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution. It alleges violations of this oath and the duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed (Article II, Section 3). The articles of impeachment also raise concerns about the separation of powers (Articles I, II, and III) and the independence of the judiciary (Article III). The document suggests the President's actions may violate the First Amendment rights of free speech and the right to petition the government.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).