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edhopper

(37,642 posts)
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 09:13 AM Friday

If the Dems take the House and Senate

I think they should impeach Trump (even though there will not be enough votes in the Senate to convict).
BUT, they should be politically savvy about what the charges should be. There are multiple infractions by Trump, any one would lead to impeachment in a normal America, but they should look at which one would resonate the most with the American people. Not the most egregious or biggest crime, but the one that an impeachment trial would show him in the worst possible way.
Maybe Epstein, maybe treason, maybe gross corruption, but pick the one with the most impact and makes the GOP look terrible defending him.

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EdmondDantes_

(2,249 posts)
10. You wouldn't want to increase the Supreme Court without a Democrat in the White House
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 08:27 PM
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We'd have to hold the seats open for 2 years and that would be fodder for Republicans who have historically been much more invested in getting their judges on the court.

Likewise getting rid of the filibuster doesn't have much immediate impact while Trump can veto things.

bucolic_frolic

(56,228 posts)
3. Pardoning criminals and paying them for the crimes they committed means
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 09:25 AM
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the breakdown of law and order. The public should be outraged every day.

philf99

(276 posts)
4. Obstruct and Investigate
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 09:36 AM
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If Dems can get control of the US Senate number one is to block any and all judicial appointments.

Otherwise I would conduct countless investigations and the trump crime family and any associate considering a run for president in 2028.

Outside of that not much else can be done until we can secure the presidency

sboatcar

(897 posts)
5. That coverup of the Epstein files....may be an impeachable offense
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 09:48 AM
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And yes, its disgusting, but america loves a salacious sex scandal, and this is one of the worst kind.

CincyDem

(7,443 posts)
6. Treason is such an apt conversational description but it needs a declared war in the legal world.
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 09:54 AM
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Ars Longa

(643 posts)
7. The Senate Maj Leaders should make a pitch to the R's..
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 01:04 PM
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Ok guys , This is your big chance to put this toxic poisonous worm, in the countrys’ Rear view Mirror.
He’s dragging all of you down ——just cut him loose!!!! It’ll feel good!!

They’re probably too far gone—won’t get to 67,—--but I don’t see any downside to putting this before
The nation… and putting the R’s in the Bright spotlight!

RB77

(125 posts)
8. Trying to overthrow the Government
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 07:03 PM
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Might be considered a crime. I just remembered that something like than happened on Jan. 6 2021.

Seeking Serenity

(3,348 posts)
11. How about for being a fat, pompous asshole? I say that's a high crime.
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 10:07 PM
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All true Americans will accept that. And it's easy to prove.

Impeachment is a political tool, not a legal proceeding. Hell, impeach him for stealing valuable oxygen.

BlueTsunami2018

(5,126 posts)
13. They shouldn't waste their time on political theater.
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 11:20 PM
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What they should do, and I have zero faith that they will because it would make too much sense, is pass a ton of extremely progressive legislation with real teeth and let the Republicans filibuster it or have Piss veto it if it somehow got through and then run on those things in ‘28.

Pass universal healthcare through the House. Pass student loan forgiveness. Pass guaranteed living necessities for everyone. And trumpet those things far and wide. Condemn the republicans at every turn for being against working people. Really be a working class party and they’ll clean up in ‘28.

Impeaching Piss is a pointless excercise. A waste of time.

GoodRaisin

(11,161 posts)
14. They already look terrible.
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 11:22 PM
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We don’t need another impeachment without a conviction. I’d rather see democrats spend their efforts on the real issues facing our country. I’m all for impeaching Krasnov but not until we have the votes to finish him off completely.

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