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Globe and Mail
3 days ago
- Politics
- Globe and Mail
Democrats wanting to impeach Trump for Iran attack show just how out of touch their party is
U.S. Air Force B2 bombers had barely left Iranian airspace last week before Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for Donald Trump's impeachment for 'impulsively' risking 'a war that may ensnare us for generations.' Setting aside the question of whether the U.S. President's move to authorize attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities could be construed as an impeachable offence – former president Barack Obama did not seek congressional approval before bombing Libya in 2011 either, and nobody tried to impeach him for it – Republican majorities in both houses of Congress would block any attempt to launch impeachment proceedings in the first place. So would many of AOC's fellow Democrats, who, unlike her, represent competitive districts. Globe editorial: Donald Trump and the art of nuclear diplomacy Indeed, that is exactly what happened on Tuesday, when Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green sought to bring forward a motion to impeach Mr. Trump for 'unconstitutionally usurping Congress's power to declare war.' More than half of the Democrats in the House of Representatives – 128 in all – joined Republicans to block the proposal. They knew that another impeachment sideshow is the last thing most voters are looking for right now. Unfortunately for them, most of their party's leading public figures continue to push a left-wing populist agenda that appeals to the activist base, but which alienates average voters in the very states and districts Democrats need to win to regain control of Congress in 2026 and the White House in 2028. Earlier this year, AOC and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders launched their Fighting Oligarchy Tour, to 'take on the Oligarchs and corporate interests who have so much power and influence in this country.' But Democrats are heading for serial defeat if they embrace the AOC-Sanders message in future election campaigns. Corporations and billionaires may wield too much power. But the solutions pitched by Ms. Ocasio-Cortez and Mr. Sanders – more government, more taxes, more regulation, more redistribution – are downright scary to most Americans. They have seen the dystopia that formula has created in one-party Democrat states such as California and New York. 'In much of San Francisco, you can't walk 20 feet without seeing a multicoloured sign declaring that Black Lives Matter, Kindness is Everything and No Human Being is Illegal,' write Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson in their book, Abundance. 'Those signs sit in yards zoned for single families, in communities that organize against efforts to add new homes that would bring those values closer to reality. San Francisco's Black population has fallen in every Census count since 1970. Poorer families – disproportionately non-white and immigrant – are pushed into long commutes, overcrowded housing and street homelessness.' Mr. Klein and Mr. Thompson argue that affordability crises facing Californians and New Yorkers – which are the worst in the country – are not the result of excessive corporate power or insufficient taxation but rather the high-tax, high-regulation policies of Democratic state and city governments. U.S. strikes set back Iran's nuclear program by only a few months, intelligence report says In a recent New York Times column, Mr. Klein noted that it costs four times more per square-foot to build subsidized housing in California than it does to build non-subsidized housing in Texas, mainly due to the 'avalanche' of environmental and social requirements faced by California developers, all imposed in the name of liberal progressivism. The book by Mr. Klein and Mr. Thompson has generated a backlash among the progressive Democratic left. And its critique of the California model will not help the state's Democratic Governor, Gavin Newsom, as he seeks to woo voters nationally and launch a 2028 presidential bid. Mr. Klein argues that 'anti-corporate populism' is not helping the Democratic Party win over mainstream American voters. Democrats are 'struggling,' he insists, because 'they fail to solve problems.' Yet, the Democratic base continues to move further to the left by the day. The winner of Tuesday's Democratic mayoral primary in New York City, 33-year-old state assemblyman and democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, is promising free bus rides, rent freezes and government-owned grocery stores, paid for with a US$10-billion tax increase on businesses and wealthy New Yorkers. He handily beat former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, who had been endorsed by former president Bill Clinton and ex-mayor Michael Bloomberg. Granted, Mr. Cuomo – who resigned as governor in 2021 amid an onslaught of sexual harassment allegations – had more baggage than an Airbus 350. But what really sank his mayoral bid was the online war waged against him by left-wing activists backing Mr. Mamdani. The Democratic nominee will now face off in November against incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who might be vulnerable (he faced corruption charges until the Trump administration intervened to have them dropped) were it not for Mr. Mamdani's strident anti-Israel views and high-tax platform. New York City counts more Jews than any other urban centre except Tel Aviv, and the most millionaires of any U.S. city. For now, Mr. Mamdani is a political asset – for Mr. Trump and other Republicans.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
128 Democrats cross the aisle and help Republicans block AOC-backed bid to impeach Trump over Iran strikes
The bulk of the House Democratic caucus voted down an effort to launch impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump on Tuesday, joining a unified House GOP. Led by Rep. Al Green, dozens of House Democrats including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voted on Tuesday in favor of beginning an impeachment inquiry into Trump's strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend, a move which numerous Democrats as well as Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican, said was unconstitutional. But the majority of their caucus was against such a response to the announcement of U.S. involvement in Israel's war against Iran, which many Democrats have seemingly not been able to condemn outright. Many instead have attacked the president for the sudden nature of the strikes and lack of congressional oversight, shying away from total condemnation of the effort to knock out Iran's nuclear program at the same time. On Tuesday, the impeachment inquiry vote was defeated, with 128 Democrats joining all present House Republicans in voting it down. Lacking support from House or Senate Democratic leadership for the move, Ocasio-Cortez nevertheless floated the idea of filing articles of impeachment over the president's order to attack Iran on Saturday evening, minutes after the White House announced the U.S. airstrikes. 'He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations. It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment,' wrote the congresswoman. The tweet provoked a furious response from the president, who lashed out at Ocasio-Cortez and her party in a lengthy rant posted to Truth Social on Tuesday: 'Stupid AOC, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the 'dumbest' people in Congress, is now calling for my Impeachment.' 'Alexandria should go back home to Queens, where I was also brought up, and straighten out her filthy, disgusting, crime ridden streets, in the District she 'represents,' and which she never goes to anymore,' the president continued. The congresswoman fired back in her own pair of tweets, remarking in conclusion that 'I'm a Bronx girl. You should know that we can eat Queens boys for breakfast. Respectfully.' While Ocasio-Cortez has grown closer to party leadership during her time in Congress (after joining as an bomb-throwing freshman who ousted a top-ranking Democrat in a stunning primary upset), Tuesday's vote is emblematic of her status as a figure of the party's left-wing backbencher faction. It's the second time this year that progressives have brushed up against moderate members of leadership over the intensity of their opposition to Trump — the first occurring during the president address to a joint session of Congress this spring. The Bronx congresswoman was defeated in a bid to be the ranking Democrat on the Oversight Committee late last year, being passed up instead for the late Rep. Gerry Connolly. Supporters of the progressive firebrand argued that Connolly, stricken with cancer and in his 70s, lacked the energy and vigor to be a visible force of opposition to the president; he died in the position earlier this year. Ocasio-Cortez announced that she would not seek his position upon his death, commenting at the time that the party still valued seniority over other, more relevant qualifications.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Watch: Jeffries gives remarks on US strikes in Iran
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) spoke Tuesday afternoon, just days after the U.S. military launched strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran amid its conflict with Israel. The decision was made without consulting Congress, which has upset many Democratic lawmakers. Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) earlier Tuesday introduced an article of impeachment against the president over the matter, but it was quickly shot down by the GOP. A dozen House Democrats, who are also veterans, announced support Monday for a war powers resolution that would bar the U.S. from intervening in the Middle East conflict any further. His remarks were scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. EDT. Watch the video replay above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Independent
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
128 Democrats cross the aisle and help Republicans block AOC-backed bid to impeach Trump over Iran strikes
The bulk of the House Democratic caucus voted down an effort to launch impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump on Tuesday, joining a unified House GOP. Led by Rep. Al Green, dozens of House Democrats including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voted on Tuesday in favor of beginning an impeachment inquiry into Trump's strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend, a move which numerous Democrats as well as Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican, said was unconstitutional. But the majority of their caucus was against such a response to the announcement of U.S. involvement in Israel's war against Iran, which many Democrats have seemingly not been able to condemn outright. Many instead have attacked the president for the sudden nature of the strikes and lack of congressional oversight, shying away from total condemnation of the effort to knock out Iran's nuclear program at the same time. On Tuesday, the impeachment inquiry vote was defeated, with 128 Democrats joining all present House Republicans in voting it down. Lacking support from House or Senate Democratic leadership for the move, Ocasio-Cortez nevertheless floated the idea of filing articles of impeachment over the president's order to attack Iran on Saturday evening, minutes after the White House announced the U.S. airstrikes. 'He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations. It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment,' wrote the congresswoman. The tweet provoked a furious response from the president, who lashed out at Ocasio-Cortez and her party in a lengthy rant posted to Truth Social on Tuesday: 'Stupid AOC, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the 'dumbest' people in Congress, is now calling for my Impeachment.' 'Alexandria should go back home to Queens, where I was also brought up, and straighten out her filthy, disgusting, crime ridden streets, in the District she 'represents,' and which she never goes to anymore,' the president continued. The congresswoman fired back in her own pair of tweets, remarking in conclusion that 'I'm a Bronx girl. You should know that we can eat Queens boys for breakfast. Respectfully.' While Ocasio-Cortez has grown closer to party leadership during her time in Congress (after joining as an bomb-throwing freshman who ousted a top-ranking Democrat in a stunning primary upset), Tuesday's vote is emblematic of her status as a figure of the party's left-wing backbencher faction. It's the second time this year that progressives have brushed up against moderate members of leadership over the intensity of their opposition to Trump — the first occurring during the president address to a joint session of Congress this spring. The Bronx congresswoman was defeated in a bid to be the ranking Democrat on the Oversight Committee late last year, being passed up instead for the late Rep. Gerry Connolly. Supporters of the progressive firebrand argued that Connolly, stricken with cancer and in his 70s, lacked the energy and vigor to be a visible force of opposition to the president; he died in the position earlier this year. Ocasio-Cortez announced that she would not seek his position upon his death, commenting at the time that the party still valued seniority over other, more relevant qualifications.
Fox News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Al Green's Push to Impeach Trump Flops
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here's what's happening… - Trump's Israel-Iran ceasefire nearly collapses hours after announcement - Jasmine Crockett drops out of race for top House Oversight Committee Democrat - Marathon weekend awaits Senate as Johnson prepares House for 'Big, Beautiful Bill' showdown The House of Representatives voted along bipartisan lines to quash a lone progressive lawmaker's bid to impeach President Donald Trump Tuesday afternoon. Lawmakers agreed to table the measure in a 344–79 vote. A vote to table is a procedural mechanism allowing House members to vote against consideration of a bill without having to vote on the bill itself. The resolution was offered by Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, who was infamously ejected from Trump's address to a joint session of Congress earlier this year for repeatedly interrupting the president… READ MORE. POWER GRAB: Trump's Iran strikes follow long pattern of presidents sidestepping Congress BASE BACKS FORCE: Most Republicans support Trump ordered military strike on Iran's nuclear program: poll CLOSED FOR BUSINESS: New data reveals border crossings reach record lows amid Trump admin's crackdown 'SECURE THE HOMELAND': More Iranians with criminal histories arrested by ICE in Trump's security sweep 'MAKE MY DAY': Trump dares AOC to try to impeach him: 'Make my day' DEEP STATE GUTTED: Trump admin 'obliterated' Iranian nuclear facilities with slimmed down NSC team, Rubio juggling multiple jobs PEACE ON A TIGHTROPE: Trump's Israel-Iran ceasefire nearly collapses hours after announcement TOP PRIORITY: Navy using munitions at 'alarming' speed to defend Israel PEACE ON THE BRINK: UN chief praises Trump for Iran-Israel ceasefire days after condemning US strikes HISTORY IN MOTION: Exiled prince warns Iranian military of 'final chance' to stand up to the regime BROKEN PROMISES: Iran-Israel ceasefire teeters as IDF accuses Tehran of violations FOREIGN THREAT ALERT: DOJ on 'high alert' for Iranian nationals living illegally in US, Bondi says DEFENSE GOES ORBITAL: 'Golden Dome' comprehensive weapons defenses in the works as lawmakers make Trump dream a reality GOOD FAITH: Bondi vows to 'protect every religion in this country' after Wray-era controversy BABY BATTLE RAGES ON: Pro-life movement confronts high abortion rates three years after Dobbs FEELING BLUE: Jasmine Crockett drops out of race for top House Oversight Committee Democrat DECLINE TO COMMENT: Top Biden officials summoned to testify about alleged cover-up of former president's mental fitness CLOCK TICKING: Marathon weekend awaits Senate as Johnson prepares House for 'Big, Beautiful Bill' showdown 'GET THE DEAL DONE': Trump pressures Congress to pass 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL,' insisting 'NO ONE GOES ON VACATION UNTIL IT'S DONE' RETURN TO POWER: Scandal-plagued former Gov. Andrew Cuomo aims to pull off political comeback in the nation's biggest city JUST DOGE IT: South Carolina AG mounts gubernatorial bid, advocates for abolishing state income tax, DOGE-ing governments Get the latest updates on the Trump administration and Congress, exclusive interviews and more on
