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Indian-American Rep. Shri Thanedar filed articles of impeachment against Trump, accusing him of abusing power, violating the Constitution, and endangering democracy. Thanedar called for urgent action.
Amongst the charges, Thanedar cites Trump’s denial of due process, unlawful deportations.(Photo:X/Reuters)
UPDATED: Apr 29, 2025 05:33 IST
Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar filed articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump, accusing him of "sweeping abuse of power," "acts of tyranny," and "flagrant violations" of the US Constitution.
"I have introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump," Thanedar said in his announcement online. "Trump’s attacks on due process, birthright citizenship, humanitarian aid, and the courts are not ‘politics.’ They are a direct attack on our democracy. Enough is enough – I am introducing articles of impeachment against him," Thanedar wrote on X.
I have introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump.
When Trump ignores the Constitution, Congress, and the courts, he is not “fighting for America.”
He is tearing it down and endangering our democracy. pic.twitter.com/40iBTZKjkC— Congressman Shri Thanedar (@RepShriThanedar) April 28, 2025
The resolution introduces seven articles of impeachment spanning a wide range of alleged misconduct, from obstruction of justice and abuse of executive power to bribery, corruption, and the creation of unlawful government offices.
Amongst the charges, Thanedar cites Trump’s denial of due process, unlawful deportations, misuse of the Department of Justice, and the controversial establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with Elon Musk allegedly empowered to bypass constitutional limits.
The impeachment articles also accuse Trump of retaliating against critics and the media, undermining the First Amendment, and pursuing international aggression through reckless tariffs and threats of military action.
Thanedar stressed that immediate action is necessary: “We cannot wait for more damage to be done. Congress must act.” However, the measures are unlikely to progress, given Republican control of both the House and Senate.
WHO IS SHRI THANEDAR?
Shri Thanedar is a Congressman from Michigan's 13th Congressional District.
Born in southern India, Shri Thanedar moved to the United States in 1979 to pursue his Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Akron.
During his student years, he worked as a cleaner and at times slept in his car to make ends meet. He became a US citizen in 1988.
Thanedar built a successful career in the chemical testing industry by founding Chemir and Avomeen Analytical Services. His business achievements earned him Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year title in 1997, 2007, and 2016.
Thanedar entered politics in 2018, running for governor of Michigan before being elected to the Michigan House of Representatives.
He joined the US Congress in 2022, representing Detroit’s metro region.
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Satyam Singh
Published On:
Apr 29, 2025
