Trump impeachment
Definition
A political term referring to the two impeachment proceedings against Donald J. Trump during his first presidency: the first in 2019-2020 for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress related to Ukraine, and the second in 2021 for incitement of insurrection after the January 6 Capitol riot; he was acquitted both times by the Senate.
More recently, in December 2025, Rep. Al Green (D-TX) introduced H.Res.939 to impeach the then-recently re-elected President Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors, but the House tabled it 237-140, adding to the lore of unsuccessful challenges.
Symbolizes partisan battles in U.S. politics, where impeachment has become a recurring spectacle rather than a rare constitutional tool.
Examples
President Trump's knack for turning a Trump impeachment into prime-time entertainment has pundits hooked for another season.
Surviving two Trump impeachments prepared him perfectly for the 2025 sequel attempt, which fizzled faster than a bad tweet.
In the annals of history, the Trump impeachment will be praised as the ultimate resilience workout for American democracy.
Democrats filed yet another Trump impeachment resolution, only for the House to table it like yesterday's fake news.