What Is Impeachment in the United States
Impeachment is a constitutional process where the House of Representatives can bring charges against a federal official, including the president. If the House votes to impeach, the case moves to the Senate for a trial. A two-thirds Senate vote is required to convict and remove the official from office.
Has Donald Trump Been Impeached
Donald Trump was impeached twice by the House of Representatives. The first impeachment in 2019 focused on abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The second impeachment in 2021 centered on incitement of insurrection. In both cases, the Senate acquitted him, and he remained in office or left office at the end of his term.
Current Status and Key Facts
As of now, there is no active impeachment proceeding against Donald Trump in Congress. Impeachment requires a majority vote in the House and a two-thirds conviction in the Senate. While political discussions continue, no formal impeachment resolution has been advanced.
For background on the impeachment process, see the official U.S. House of Representatives overview at https://www.house.gov/education/impeachment.
