Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green has once again ignited a push to impeach President Donald Trump, this time over the president’s controversial remarks suggesting the United States should “take over” Gaza.
In a speech on the House floor Wednesday morning, Green announced his intention to introduce articles of impeachment against Trump, citing both “dastardly deeds proposed and dastardly deeds done.”
My congressman Al Green has officially introduced Articles of Impeachment against Donald Trump, citing his alarming rhetoric and threats regarding Gaza.
— Shea Jordan Smith (@shea_jordan) February 5, 2025
This isn’t Green’s first time—he first introduced impeachment articles against Trump in 2017. pic.twitter.com/630lpXW7qH
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere, and injustice in Gaza is a threat to justice in the United States of America,” Green declared. “I rise to announce that the movement to impeach the president has begun.”
On Tuesday, Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where he suggested that the U.S. should take control of Gaza and oversee its reconstruction. Trump did not clarify how this would be executed or who would govern the region afterward.
His comments follow the recent Israel-Hamas ceasefire, and they sparked outrage among Democrats, who labeled the idea as reckless and dangerous.
Trump Says US Will ‘Own’ Gaza In Redevelopment Plan pic.twitter.com/Y0pSAT3Jwq
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Green was particularly blunt in his condemnation, accusing the president of promoting ethnic cleansing and escalating an already fragile situation.
“Ethnic cleansing is not a joke, especially when it emanates from the President of the United States, the most powerful person in the world,” Green said. “When he has the ability to perfect what he says, ethnic cleansing in Gaza is no joke. And the Prime Minister of Israel should be ashamed knowing the history of his people.”
This is not the first time Green has called for Trump’s impeachment. During Trump’s first term, he made multiple attempts to circumvent House leadership by using procedural measures to force a vote on impeachment. Each time, his efforts were largely symbolic and lacked broad support within his own party.
Green’s impeachment resolution will likely face hurdles, as Republicans control the House and many Democrats remain hesitant to engage in another impeachment battle unless there is overwhelming public and congressional support.
Green has yet to announce a specific timeline for introducing his impeachment articles, but he has made it clear: he intends to press forward, even if he stands alone.
