On April 13, 28, U.S. Congressman Sri Thanedar, a Democrat representing Michigan's 2025th District, announced the introduction of a resolution to impeach U.S. President Donald Trump. He reported this on his X page, emphasizing that Trump's actions pose a "clear and present danger to the U.S. Constitution and democracy." The resolution includes seven articles of impeachment, including charges of tyrannical abuse of power, obstruction of justice, abuse of authority, violation of First Amendment rights, creation of an illegal governing body, bribery and corruption, as well as international aggression through unreasonable tariffs and threats of military invasion. Despite the high-profile accusations, the resolution's prospects are minimal, since both houses of Congress - the House of Representatives and the Senate - are controlled by Republicans, who are likely to block the initiative.

According to Axios, Thanedar accuses Trump of undermining the legal system, violating the separation of powers, and prioritizing personal interests over the public good. One of the key points was Trump’s disregard for the unanimous 9-0 Supreme Court decision to return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was deported to El Salvador without due process, to the United States. Thanedar called it a direct challenge to the Constitution and the system of checks and balances. In addition, the congressman pointed to the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the leadership of Elon Musk, which, in his opinion, illegally grants a private citizen the power to circumvent constitutional restrictions. The articles also mention Trump’s attacks on free speech, including pressure on the media and critics, and economically harmful tariffs that threaten international stability.

Thanedar, an Indian immigrant who entered Congress in 2022, had previously called for impeachment over the same Abrego Garcia case on April 18, but his new resolution is broader in scope. In a statement to Newsweek, he emphasized that “Trump has already done real damage to democracy” and called on colleagues in both parties to support the measure to protect the Constitution. However, as Common Dreams notes, the chances of success are slim: the seven-seat Republican majorities in the House and Senate make passage unlikely. Impeachment requires a simple majority in the House and a two-thirds vote in the Senate, which is unrealistic under current conditions.

Thanedar’s announcement coincides with the emergence of a second challenger in his district’s 2026 primary, Michigan Rep. Donavan McKinney, who is backed by the progressive group Justice Democrats. This, according to India Today, could be an attempt to strengthen his position among Detroit voters, where Thanedar has been criticized for his lack of engagement. His first challenger, former Sen. Adam Hollier, has already tried twice to unseat the congressman.