CONGRESSMAN STEVE COHEN INTRODUCES 26 ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST TRUMP

Cohen, a Democrat and senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, formally submitted the articles on September 24, according to his congressional office.

The resolution outlines allegations involving presidential powers, federal spending, immigration enforcement, foreign military operations, executive actions and the relationship between the White House and Congress.

Among the articles, Cohen accuses Trump of abusing presidential authority by conducting military operations in Iran without congressional authorization.

Other proposed articles address U.S. military actions involving Venezuela, as well as the administration’s deployment of federal forces and immigration personnel within American cities.

Several articles focus on immigration enforcement, including allegations that the administration disregarded federal court orders and constitutional protections during deportation operations.

Cohen also cited the administration’s handling of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported to El Salvador before returning to the United States following legal proceedings.

Another section addresses conditions involving detainees at El Salvador’s CECOT prison, where the congressman alleges that U.S. immigration policies resulted in violations of constitutional protections.

The articles also accuse Trump of improperly withholding federal funds and dismantling government programs or agencies established through congressional legislation.

Cohen included allegations concerning the president’s use of executive power against federal employees, political opponents and individuals involved in investigations.

Several proposed articles address Trump’s relationship with the news media, including allegations that the administration retaliated against outlets over unfavorable coverage.

The resolution also references agreements involving major law firms and universities, arguing that federal power was used to pressure private institutions over their policies and activities.

Another article concerns the White House decision to demolish the East Wing, which Cohen alleges occurred without the congressional approval required for such a project.

Cohen further accused Trump of using presidential authority for personal financial benefit, including alleged violations involving the Constitution’s emoluments provisions.

The congressman previously introduced five articles of impeachment against Trump in 2017, during the president’s first term.

Trump was subsequently impeached twice by the House during his first presidency, but the Senate acquitted him in both trials.

The latest proposal comes only days after another impeachment resolution introduced by Rep. Al Green was tabled by the House in a 232-147 vote.

Green’s resolution focused on allegations involving immigration enforcement and civil liberties, while Cohen’s new proposal contains a considerably broader list of allegations.

The House is currently controlled by Republicans, meaning Cohen’s proposal faces significant procedural and political obstacles before it could advance toward a full impeachment process.

Cohen has acknowledged that the current political circumstances make passage unlikely, but said he wanted to formally document his concerns and arguments for impeachment.

The development comes as congressional Democrats prepare for potentially extensive investigations into the Trump administration, including questions involving executive power, federal spending and immigration enforcement.

For now, Cohen’s filing represents an individual House member’s impeachment proposal rather than an impeachment approved by the House of Representatives.

Any presidential impeachment would require approval by a majority of the House, followed by a Senate trial where conviction and removal would require a two-thirds vote.