Democrat Backs Down On Forcing Trump Impeachment Vote

It’s over…

A Democrat Congressman is shutting down his longshot attempt to impeach President Donald Trump.

Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI), who had been facing bipartisan opposition and likely would have seen his resolution tabled, announced on X that he would not be forcing a vote on Wednesday after speaking with his colleagues.

“Instead, I will add to my articles of impeachment and continue to rally the support of both Democrats and Republicans to defend the Constitution with me,” Thanedar said.

Thanedar asserted that Trump’s controversial plan to accept a roughly $400 million luxury aircraft known as the “Flying Palace” from Qatar was among the new impeachable offenses that Trump has committed.

He added: “This is not about any one person or party; it is about defending America, our Constitution, and Rule of Law. I will continue to pursue all avenues to put this President on notice and hold him accountable for his many impeachable crimes.”

The House had been expected to vote on his resolution within the hour.

Last month, Thanedar filed an impeachment resolution accusing Trump of committing various “high crimes and misdemeanors” over alleged constitutional violations related to taxpayer funds, deportations, tariffs, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), retaliation against the press, and more.

Thanedar gave notice on Tuesday that he would invoke privilege, a move that would push House GOP leadership to act on his impeachment resolution within two legislative days.

However, Axios reported that Democrats privately criticized Thanedar as being a “dumbs***” and “utterly selfish” for pressing ahead with impeachment. The outlet also disclosed how Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) received applause from colleagues during a meeting after he cast the impeachment effort as “idiotic” and “horrible.”