Summary
Senate Democrats are pushing for Congress to resume sessions to impeach President Donald Trump after his statements about Iran. Over 60 Democratic lawmakers have voiced their support for his removal due to concerns about his handling of the Iran conflict. However, despite these calls, the Democrats do not have enough votes to impeach and convict Trump in Congress.
Key Facts
- Senate Democrats want to reconvene Congress to impeach President Trump.
- Senator Ed Markey and Senator Andy Kim are among those demanding impeachment.
- More than 60 Democrats, including several Representatives, support Trump's removal.
- President Trump is criticized for his actions related to the Iran conflict.
- Representative Sara Jacobs warned military leaders to disregard illegal orders.
- Calls for invoking the 25th Amendment have been made by some lawmakers.
- Trump's approval rating has dropped to 39 percent amidst the Iran conflict.
- A majority of Americans in a recent poll support impeaching Trump.
- Democrats lack the necessary votes in both the House and Senate to remove Trump.
