A bipartisan campaign spearheaded by the nonprofit organization Free Speech for People is gaining traction, having amassed over 250,000 signatures in support of initiating an impeachment investigation against President Donald Trump. This campaign, titled “Impeach Trump. Again.,” was launched on Inauguration Day, echoing a similar effort that began during Trump’s first inauguration in 2017.

Background on Impeachments

During his first term, President Trump faced impeachment twice by the House of Representatives, ultimately leading to acquittals in the Senate. Currently, both the House and Senate are under Republican control, advocating the need for significant public support according to the campaign leaders.

Calls for Accountability

John Bonifaz, president of Free Speech for People, stated, “The Constitution has a remedy for a corrupt, lawless president: impeachment.” This reflects a growing sentiment among supporters who believe in the necessity of congressional accountability for the President’s alleged actions.

Recently, Representative Al Green (D-Texas) announced intentions to introduce articles of impeachment, citing harmful actions undertaken by the President. Green declared on the House floor, “I rise to announce that I will bring articles of impeachment against the president for dastardly deeds proposed and dastardly deeds done.”

Public Support and Reactions

The campaign has prompted commendations from leadership within Free Speech for People, including Courtney Hostetler, the group’s legal director. Hostetler praised Green’s commitment, stating, “We applaud Congressman Al Green for demanding that the U.S. Congress hold Donald Trump accountable through the impeachment process for his dangerous abuses of power.”

The organization’s campaign outlines various alleged “abuses of power,” including the President’s suggestion to take control of the Gaza Strip among other actions. Hostetler emphasized, “As Trump repeatedly undermines our democracy and ignores the Constitution, we will continue to call on Congress to fulfill its duty by investigating and, if necessary, removing this corrupt executive from office.”

Challenges Ahead

Despite these efforts, the path to impeachment is fraught with hurdles, particularly given the current Republican majority in Congress. Nonetheless, as evidenced by this recent initiative, the movement for accountability continues to gain momentum and draw significant public backing.