Rep. Al Green Pushes for Trump’s Removal
Rep. Al Green, a Democrat from Texas, has once again urged his fellow House members to take action against President Donald Trump, describing him as a leader who has “led American democracy to authoritarianism.”
In a heartfelt letter, Green expressed his grave concerns about Trump, stating that the current state of American democracy is at risk and that they should not disregard strong pre-election warnings against the president.
Green believes that, despite common assumptions, a constitutional crisis isn’t necessary to justify the dismissal of a president.
On Thursday, he introduced H. Res. 415, titled “U.S. President Donald John Trump faces high crimes and misdemeanors.” In this resolution, Green contends that Trump has engaged in authoritarian behavior, disregarded legal procedures, attacked federal judges, and ignored judicial orders, including those from the Supreme Court. Additionally, Green highlighted Trump’s endorsement of misleading statements regarding the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a suspected MS-13 member.
Green stated that an authoritarian doesn’t need to commit legally defined crimes to warrant removal. The constitutional laws that enable Congress to hold the president accountable can and should be applied in this case.
Interestingly, Green is not the only member of Congress to call for Trump’s impeachment. Rep. Sri Tanedar, also a Democrat, previously introduced a resolution for the same purpose, only to later withdraw it after backlash from party leaders. Rep. Jerry Nadler reportedly criticized the resolution, dubbing it “an idiot,” although he had previously supported similar initiatives.
In his letter, Green emphasized that he is unafraid of taking a stand against Trump and urged all members to vote with their conscience. “For me, it’s about doing what I believe is right,” he asserted.
Historically, Green has made several attempts to impeach Trump during his presidency, which reflects his ongoing opposition to the president. Notably, in March 2025, he was removed from a joint session of Congress after interrupting Trump’s speech, an action that garnered significant criticism.
