#Reddit: Grounds for Impeachment for “Treason, Bribery, or Other High Crimes & Misdemeanors”

This was posted by Reddit user u/lochinvar11:

“There hasn’t been a single US president who’s been removed from office through impeachment. There’s a strong case against Trump, but there’s a reason impeachment hasn’t started yet. If we move to impeach now, the evidence against him may not be sufficient enough to remove him from office. If he survives the trial, his approval will increase, as it will show the country that he’s been ‘cleared’ of any wrongdoing. This is likely to get him re-elected.”

Constitutional Grounds for Impeachment:

The President shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other High Crimes and Misdemeanors. (Article II, Section 4)

Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.

Bribery (Taking or Giving)

(50 Cent didn’t take the deal but it’s likely Kanye West did)

Other High Crimes and Misdemeanors can be broken down as:

Improperly exceeding or abusing the powers of the office
Obstruction of Justice
Government shutdown as extortion for border wall funds
Behavior incompatible with the function and purpose of the office
Tax Fraud (pending tax returns)
Draft Dodge by claiming bone spurs, despite being a college athlete
Military Parades inspired by dictators
Threatening private US citizens
Inciting Company Boycotts
Threatening US Allies
Praising Dictators
Threatening Free Press, calling it the enemy of the people
Condoning White Supremacy
Misusing the office for an improper purpose or for personal gain
Violation of the Emoluments Clause
Lifting Russia sanctions so he can build Trump Tower Moscow
Using campaign funds to bribe a porn-stars to stay silent of his affair
Profiting from US Companies
Nepotism

The impeachment process follows these steps:

The House Judiciary Committee holds hearings and, if necessary, prepares articles of impeachment. These are the charges against the official.
If a majority of the committee votes to approve the articles, the whole House debates and votes on them.
If a majority of the House votes to impeach the official on any article, then the official must then stand trial in the Senate.
For the official to be removed from office, two-thirds of the Senate must vote to convict the official. Upon conviction, the official is automatically removed from office and, if the Senate so decides, may be forbidden from holding governmental office again.

What will get worse as we wait?

One thing that always appealed to Trump’s base is his war on immigrants. However, Trump’s inability to control the border has led to more drastic action against immigrants. This is likely to get worse as it’s one of Trump’s only solid measures to keep his base satisfied. While there’s still a lot of denial and shroud of conspiracy, we’re very suspiciously moving in a direction that is mimicking some actions of nazi germany.

Tariffs make importing products in the US more expensive, making it harder for farms and small companies to survive. Trump’s tariffs have only gotten worse over time and show no signs of stopping. They are killing small america, increasing the wage gap, and leading to a recession.

Trump has done irreparable damage to foriegn relations. Our enemies find we are easier to manipulate and our allies find we can’t be trusted. As long as Trump is in office, this will get worse.

Trump has damaged our democracy. He’s opened the door to foreign interference, bypassed congress with executive orders, suppressed negative press against him, and numbed us to his lying, manipulating, scandalous, treasonous behavior. As long as Trump is in office, this will continue.

Months ago I made this my Facebook profile pic until he leaves office. Feel free to steal it.

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(T/Y Amy)