WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The two articles of impeachment approved by House Democrats against President Donald Trump clearly violate the Constitution and set a dangerous partisan precedent.
The Constitution limits impeachment to cases of “Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.” The Framers thus restrict impeachment to specific offense against known and established law. The two articles of impeachment do not meet the Constitutional standard. Instead, the first article alleges “abuse of power” and the second one alleges “obstruction of Congress,” neither of which are impeachable.
