Congressman John Larson has accused the president of waging an “illegal war” and said American leaders are becoming “autocratic.”
Democratic Congressman John Larson has filed articles of impeachment against US President Donald Trump over his actions related to the Iran war.
Larson, a Connecticut Democrat, said Tuesday she has filed 13 charges against Trump accusing him of conspiracy “illegal war” And the growing threat against Iran puts American security and American lives at risk. He said that Trump is becoming “More incontinent” And “More volatile by the day.”
“Donald Trump has met every criteria for removal from office. And it’s getting worse,” Larson said in a statement.
Larson also pointed to threats, including “Open the strait…otherwise you will be in hell,” saying such comments “Foreseeable War Crimes.” He said Trump was “Unable or unwilling” To perform one’s duties faithfully.
Nearly 70 Democrats, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senator Chris Murphy, have called on Trump’s Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him from office, arguing he is unfit to serve. The amendment allows the Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet to declare the President incapable of performing his duties, thereby triggering the transfer of power.
“They have a responsibility to put patriotism above politics and invoke the 25th Amendment.” Larson said.
Some Democrats intensified the call. Representative Jim McGovern said the administration should do so “Immediately invoke the 25th Amendment,” While Congresswoman Lauren Underwood said Trump was “Unstable, dangerous and incapable of functioning as Commander in Chief.”
The move came after Trump late Tuesday halted a planned attack on Iran for two weeks “viable” 10-point proposal from Tehran. Hours after the warning, he changed his stance following appeals from Pakistani negotiators “An entire civilization will die tonight.” If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
According to reports, the US strikes had already hit key Iranian infrastructure, including bridges, rail lines and a railway station, as well as the strategic oil hub on Kharg Island, causing civilian casualties at over 1,500 deaths since late February.
Republicans and Trump supporters defended the strikes, saying they were aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Tehran has denied that accusation and insisted its event was entirely peaceful.
Impeachment requires a majority vote in the House and a two-thirds vote in the Senate to remove the President.
