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NewsNY Post PoliticsMay 4, 2026United States

President Trump Calls for Impeachment of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries

President Trump has suggested that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries should face impeachment proceedings following Jeffries' public criticism of the Supreme Court. The article notes that members of Congress are not subject to impeachment, but can be expelled by a two-thirds vote of the House.

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Why It Matters

The exchange highlights escalating political tensions between the executive branch and congressional leadership regarding the legitimacy of the Supreme Court and the potential for future legislative investigations.

Key Facts

  • President Trump suggested on Truth Social that Hakeem Jeffries should be impeached for calling the Supreme Court 'illegitimate'.
  • Members of Congress are not subject to impeachment, which is reserved for presidents, judges, and high-ranking executive/judicial officials.
  • Congress has a separate expulsion process for lawmakers requiring a two-thirds vote.
  • The House has expelled six members in its history, most recently George Santos in December 2023.
  • The Supreme Court recently ruled on Louisiana’s congressional map, impacting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
  • President Trump was impeached twice: once in 2019 regarding a phone call with President Zelensky, and once regarding the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
  • President Trump was acquitted by the Senate in both of his impeachment trials.

Who's Mentioned

personVolodymyr Zelensky“President of Ukraine”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”organizationSupreme Court“Federal judicial body”personHakeem Jeffries“House Minority Leader”personGeorge Santos“Former Representative expelled in December 2023”