Issa’s Resolution to Overturn Trump’s Impeachments
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives seeking to overturn the impeachments of former President Donald Trump. He claims the impeachments were rooted in “deliberately false allegations” from Democrats aiming to damage Trump’s reputation.
The resolution, referred to as H.Res.1211, calls for the 2019 and 2021 impeachments to be formally nullified, as if they had never occurred. Issa expressed to Fox News Digital that, according to the Constitution, there’s no clear direction on how to handle wrongful prosecutions. He emphasized that impeachment acts as an indictment from which one can’t truly be acquitted, raising questions about how a person can restore their reputation post-impeachment.
Issa remarked, “Evidence is emerging that shows there were suppressed and misleading details. But where do we go from here? The answer is back to Congress for a vote.”
“More importantly,” he continued, the process aims to ensure the misconduct in the impeachment proceedings is brought to light. “It’s vital we present our case to both Congress and the public,” he added.
The resolution critiques the 2019 impeachment, labeling it as built on unreliable and politically tainted data, pointing to newly declassified documents that raise questions about the whistleblower’s credibility. Claims made by the whistleblower, deemed to lack first-hand knowledge, have led to accusations of mishandling and misrepresenting evidence.
Earlier this year, the Director of National Intelligence announced the declassification of documents indicating a “coordinated effort” within the intelligence community aimed at fabricating a conspiracy basis for Trump’s 2019 impeachment.
Issa accused Democrats of violating House rules throughout the impeachment process. A source close to his office stated that some prominent Democrats have privately acknowledged that information emerging post-impeachment illustrates failings in Capitol Hill’s approach.
The resolution also disputes the 2021 impeachment, claiming it was rushed through the House without adequate evidentiary processes. Hearings included constitutional law experts but lacked fact witnesses or thorough examination, essentially denying Trump fundamental due process.
Issa remarked on how Trump was wrongly accused of insurrection. “They essentially impeached him for something that wasn’t true,” he noted.
Previous attempts to expunge Trump’s impeachments in 2022 and 2023 failed to gain traction, lacking hearings or votes. Issa argued that this new resolution is stronger because it offers a compelling case against the legality of the accusations made during impeachment.
Issa’s resolution has backing from key Republicans, including House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), who asserted that Democrats have exploited impeachment for politically motivated reasons and praised Issa for leading the charge to correct the record.
Support for Issa’s resolution is broad among House Republicans. A list of co-sponsors features numerous representatives across various states, reflecting significant party backing for this initiative.
This resolution reignites a debate regarding the authority of the House to retroactively invalidate an impeachment once it has been passed. Proponents argue that since the Constitution grants the House sole impeachment power, it can also control its own records.
Critics, including some legal scholars, have countered that while the House can express disapproval, the historical facts of impeachment can’t be erased, rendering such efforts largely symbolic.
Issa concluded by highlighting the fundamental goal of striving to showcase that the previous accusations were false and that such retractions deserve equal visibility as the original allegations. He emphasized the need for accountability—stating that when false claims are made, ensuring the truth is equally prominent is essential.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for comment.
