Democratic Representative Al Green has initiated impeachment proceedings against President Trump, citing a controversial plan for the Gaza Strip.
At a Glance
- Rep. Al Green files articles of impeachment against President Trump over Gaza proposal
- Trump suggested U.S. could take over Gaza and relocate Palestinians
- Critics, including Green, label the plan as “ethnic cleansing”
- This marks Green’s fourth attempt to impeach Trump
- The move has sparked debate over U.S. involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Green’s Impeachment Move
Democratic Congressman Al Green from Texas has submitted new articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, just 16 days into his second term. The impeachment effort centers on Trump’s controversial proposal regarding the Gaza Strip, which Green and other critics have vehemently condemned as advocating for the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
Green’s decision to pursue impeachment stems from a recent press conference where Trump, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, suggested that the United States could potentially take over Gaza, relocate its Palestinian residents, and rebuild the area. This proposal has ignited a firestorm of criticism from various politicians and human rights advocates.
‘The movement to impeach the president has begun’.
Democrat representative Al Green has brought articles of impeachment against Donald Trump for his proposal to ‘take over Gaza’, saying it is a ‘desperate deed’ amounting to ethnic cleansing. pic.twitter.com/RqaiCmXcjQ
— Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) February 5, 2025
Accusations of Ethnic Cleansing
The core of Green’s impeachment articles revolves around the accusation that Trump is promoting ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Green has been unequivocal in his condemnation of the president’s remarks, emphasizing the gravity of such suggestions coming from the leader of the free world.
“Ethnic cleansing in Gaza is not a joke, especially when it emanates from the President of the United States, the most powerful person in the world, when he has the ability to perfect what he says,” Rep. Al Green said.
Green’s criticism extends beyond Trump to include Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, whom he chastised for standing by during Trump’s announcement.
Political Ramifications
This impeachment effort marks Green’s fourth attempt to remove Trump from office, with previous attempts in 2017 and 2019 failing to gain traction.
Other Democrats have joined Green in condemning Trump’s Gaza plan. Representative Rashida Tlaib, known for her outspoken criticism of U.S. policy towards Israel and Palestine, accused Trump of supporting genocide and ethnic cleansing. Tlaib’s comments reflect a growing sentiment among some Democrats who are calling for a reevaluation of U.S. support for Israeli policies.
“Palestinians aren’t going anywhere. This president can only spew this fanatical bulls**t because of bipartisan support in Congress for funding genocide and ethnic cleansing,” Tlaib said.
