Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Summary
H.Res. 353 is an impeachment resolution that would formally charge President Donald Trump with high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution contains seven articles of impeachment alleging obstruction of justice, violation of due process, breach of duty to faithfully execute laws, usurpation of Congress's appropriations power, abuse of trade powers and international aggression, violation of First Amendment rights, creation of an unlawful office, bribery and corruption, and tyranny.
As a non-binding resolution, this measure would serve as a formal statement of charges against the President. The resolution has already passed the House of Representatives and now moves to the Senate for consideration. If the Senate were to vote to convict on the charges, it could result in removal from office, though conviction requires a two-thirds majority vote.
For everyday citizens, this impeachment process would represent a significant constitutional moment involving the separation of powers between branches of government. The outcome would depend on Senate deliberations and voting, which would determine whether the charges are sustained. The practical impact on citizens would largely depend on whether conviction occurs and any resulting consequences for presidential authority and governance.