Al Green’s Efforts to Impeach Trump: A Detailed Overview

Al Green’s Recent Impeachment Resolution

Democratic Representative Al Green from Texas has initiated another attempt to impeach President Donald Trump. This marks the ninth effort since 2017, with Green leading six of those initiatives. On August 24, he introduced H.Res. 1486, accusing Trump of abusing presidential powers. The resolution focuses on Trump’s alleged lack of accountability for the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), citing deaths involving these agencies.

The resolution highlights incidents from 2026, listing the deaths of Renée Good, Alex Pretti, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero as examples. On Monday, Green announced his intention to bring the resolution to the House floor, adhering to Rule IX, which demands action within two legislative days.

Green informed his colleagues through a letter, indicating his plan to call for a recorded vote. He alleged that Trump’s actions condoned and covered up unjustified killings by federal officers. Despite the seriousness of the allegations, not a single co-sponsor had endorsed the resolution by Monday.

Response from Other Congressional Members

House Democratic leaders have not yet supported Green’s resolution. House Minority Leader, Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York, has avoided committing to an impeachment path. He maintains that the Democratic Party is focusing on addressing the cost of living. In a recent interview on ABC’s This Week, Jeffries stated, “We haven’t ruled anything in, and we haven’t ruled anything out.”

White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis condemned the resolution, citing an increase in assaults against law enforcement officers. Bis emphasized the dedication of ICE and CBP officers in apprehending serious criminals. Newsweek reached out to both Green and Jeffries for further comments.

Background on Past Impeachment Efforts

• December 2017: Green’s first impeachment resolution, focusing on Trump’s conduct, failed as 58 Democrats voted against tabling it.
• January 2018: Green filed H.Res.705 addressing Trump’s derogatory remarks about immigrants. The resolution was tabled, with a significant number of Democrats voting alongside Republicans.
• July 2019: Green filed H.Res.498, responding to Trump’s remarks against four Democratic congresswomen of color.
• December 2019: The House Judiciary Committee successfully impeached Trump over his dealings with Ukraine, although the Senate later acquitted him.
• January 2021: The House impeached Trump for incitement of insurrection following the Capitol attack. The Senate fell short by 10 votes in convicting him.
• April-May 2025: Representative Shri Thanedar filed seven articles of impeachment, later withdrawing the effort.
• June 2025: Green’s single article regarding the order of strikes on Iran was tabled.
• December 2025: Green focused on Trump’s reaction to a controversial video by Democratic lawmakers, which led to another unsuccessful impeachment effort.

Future Implications if Democrats Win

Trump’s presidency has already seen two impeachments, making him unique in U.S. history. However, discussions continue about potential future attempts if Democrats gain control of both chambers.

To impeach in the House requires a simple majority. Currently, Republicans have a narrow lead, but some polls favor Democrats. Winning the House requires them to gain a few more seats.

The Senate presents a greater challenge. Democrats need to flip four Republican seats while maintaining all current ones. Even with a Democratic majority, convicting Trump requires a two-thirds vote in the Senate.

Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross expressed confidence that Democrats would pursue impeachment again if they secure the House. Maryland Representative Jamie Raskin, a key figure in the 2021 impeachment, mentioned that impeachment might not completely resolve concerns surrounding Trump.