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Congress Files Impeachment Articles Against Trump Over Venezuela Action, Citing Constitutional Violations š See the explosive details Congress just released⤵ļø
Washington was thrown into political turmoil after members of Congress formally introduced articles of impeachment against former President Donald Trump, accusing him of overstepping constitutional authority in connection with recent actions involving Venezuela.
Lawmakers backing the move say the case is not about politics ā itās about presidential power, war authority, and the limits of the Constitution.
š“ What Sparked the Impeachment Push?
According to the impeachment filing, Trump allegedly authorized or directed actions related to Venezuela without proper congressional approval, triggering immediate alarm among constitutional scholars and lawmakers from both parties.
The articles cite:
Violation of Congressā exclusive power to authorize military or covert action
Abuse of executive authority
Failure to notify or consult Congress as required by law
Actions that risked international escalation without democratic oversight
One senior lawmaker involved in drafting the articles stated bluntly:
āNo president ā past or future ā has the right to act unilaterally in a way that drags the United States toward conflict without the consent of the American people through Congress.ā
āļø Constitutional Crisis or Political Warfare?
Supporters of impeachment argue this moment represents a dangerous precedent, warning that unchecked executive action could permanently weaken Congressā role in foreign policy.
They point to the U.S. Constitutionās War Powers Clause, which clearly places decisions over war and major foreign interventions in the hands of lawmakers ā not a single individual.
Critics, however, call the impeachment effort politically motivated, accusing Democrats of using Venezuela as a new front in a long-running battle against Trump.
A Trump ally responded:
āThis is another attempt to criminalize leadership and rewrite presidential authority after the fact.ā
š Why Venezuela Matters
Venezuela has long been a geopolitical flashpoint involving:
U.S. sanctions and covert pressure campaigns
Regional instability in Latin America
Tensions with Russia, China, and Iran
Any unilateral U.S. action there carries global consequences, which lawmakers argue makes congressional oversight even more critical.
šļø What Happens Next?
The impeachment articles will now:
Be reviewed by congressional leadership
Potentially trigger committee hearings
Face fierce debate over whether they advance to a full House vote
Even if impeachment does not ultimately succeed, experts say the move sends a powerful message:
Congress is attempting to reassert its authority over foreign policy and presidential power.
š„ A Nation Watching Closely
Whether this effort results in formal impeachment or not, the fallout is already reshaping the political landscape. The battle lines are drawn between executive power and constitutional limits, and the outcome could influence how future presidents operate on the world stage.
š One thing is certain: this fight is far from over ā and the consequences could echo well beyond Venezuela.
š Read, share, and join the conversation: Is this accountability⦠or political retaliation?