Impeach Him Again? Democrat Declares Trump an Authoritarian Threat

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📍 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Impeachment is back on the table — at least for one lawmaker.

Rep. Al Green (D-TX) has once again filed articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, accusing him of pushing the United States toward authoritarian rule and trampling over the Constitution in his second term.

In a letter to his colleagues, Green didn’t mince words:

🧾 On Thursday, Green introduced House Resolution 415, charging Trump with "high crimes and misdemeanors." His accusations?

• Disregard for court orders — including from the Supreme Court

• Publicly undermining federal judges

• Violating due process

• Encouraging false statements to attack the judicial system

🧨 “This Is Authoritarianism in Action”

Rep. Green argues that impeachment doesn’t require a criminal charge — it requires a violation of public trust and constitutional norms.

💬 “An authoritarian does not have to commit a statutory crime to be impeached,” Green said. “We’ve used Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution to remove judges. We can use it again — on a president.”

The tipping point for Green? Trump’s public reaction to a Supreme Court ruling that blocked the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an alleged MS-13 member. Trump slammed the ruling and reportedly supported misleading attacks on the Court’s credibility.

🧠 For Green, the incident is just one more sign that Trump is willing to ignore democratic checks on his power.

🏛️ Democrats Are Not United

Green isn’t the only lawmaker who’s tried to bring Trump’s presidency back under scrutiny. Earlier this year, Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) filed his own impeachment resolution — but later withdrew it under pressure from party leaders.

Even Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), who once led impeachment efforts during Trump’s first term, reportedly called the new resolution “idiotic,” according to Axios.

🔗 The tension reflects a deep split among Democrats: while some want to hold Trump accountable for what they see as dangerous overreach, others fear it’s politically risky and doomed to fail in a divided Congress.

Still, Green isn’t backing down.

🎤 History of Protest

This isn’t Green’s first fight with the Trump White House — not even close.

In March 2025, he was forcibly removed from the House chamber during Trump’s address to Congress after heckling the president over budget cuts. He was later censured by the House for the outburst.

📸 That moment, caught live on national TV, made headlines — and cemented Green’s role as one of the most outspoken critics of Trump in Congress.

He previously introduced articles of impeachment multiple times during Trump’s first term. None advanced. But Green says the principle matters more than the political odds.

🧊 White House Stays Quiet (for Now)

So far, President Trump has not personally responded to Green’s resolution. Aides have dismissed the move as political theater, arguing that it’s a distraction from Trump’s legislative agenda and diplomatic efforts.

Still, behind the scenes, sources say the White House views Green’s push as a nuisance — not a threat. The resolution is unlikely to gain traction, especially with top House Democrats signaling they won’t support it.

🎯 Republicans, for their part, have already begun mocking the resolution as a desperate partisan stunt.

⚠️ What Happens Next?

In all likelihood, nothing. H. Res. 415 won’t move forward without the support of House leadership — and that support doesn’t appear to be coming.

But Green says that’s not the point. For him, this is about setting a precedent, drawing a line in the sand, and showing future leaders that unchecked power will be challenged — even if it means standing alone.