U.S. Rep. John Larson has introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, accusing him of war crimes and other constitutional violations related to his use of presidential authority. The resolution has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee, where it is expected to remain, as Republicans currently control the House.
In the resolution, Larson argues that Trump unlawfully expanded presidential war powers and committed actions that undermine the Constitution. He claims the president acted against the public trust and harmed the nation by bypassing Congress on matters involving military action.
The White House quickly rejected the accusations. Spokesman Davis Ingle described the impeachment effort as “pathetic,” saying Democrats have sought to impeach Trump since before he first took office.
Larson’s proposal comes amid heightened tensions involving Iran. He cited recent remarks by Trump, including a social media post warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran failed to accept a proposed agreement. Larson argued that the administration’s approach has endangered Americans and violated constitutional limits on presidential authority.
He also urged Congress to defend its constitutional role in authorizing war, emphasizing that Article I grants that responsibility to lawmakers rather than the president alone. Larson additionally supported calls for the Cabinet to consider invoking the 25th Amendment, which provides a process for removing a president who is unable to carry out the duties of office.
Other Democratic lawmakers, including Reps. Al Green and Shri Thanedar, have introduced impeachment measures against Trump earlier in 2025. Political analyst Scott McLean noted that such efforts often reflect pressure from a party’s political base.
Trump was impeached twice during his first term but was acquitted by the Senate on both occasions. Any new impeachment effort would likewise require approval by the House and a two-thirds Senate vote for conviction, making removal from office highly unlikely under the current political balance.
