Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, announced Thursday that he plans to submit articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, framing the move as a test of his party’s resolve against the former administration.
“There will be articles of impeachment filed before the Christmas break. This, I pledge,” Green said. “We have to participate. This is a participatory democracy. The impeachment requires the hands and the guidance of all of us.”
According to Fox News, Green confirmed he will introduce the motion as privileged, a status that requires the House to consider it within two legislative days. While the motion can be tabled before a full vote on impeachment, the timing forces Congress to address the matter promptly.
The Texas congressman also announced that he and fellow advocates would hold a peaceful protest at the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday, signaling that his effort is both legislative and public-facing.
This marks Green’s fifth set of impeachment articles, coming amid ongoing debates within the Democratic Party over how to effectively counter Trump and Republican influence in Congress. Some progressive lawmakers have criticized House and Senate Democratic leadership for failing to extract concessions during the recent 43-day government shutdown.
Calls for new leadership have emerged from figures such as Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who argues Democrats need stronger resistance to Republican momentum.
At Thursday’s press conference, Dave Mytych, outreach lead at For Liberation and Resistance Everywhere (FLARE), joined Green in calling out congressional leaders by name.
“This is what the American people want. They want fighters that hold the line. Democrats, are you listening? Leader Schumer, are you listening? Leader Jeffries, are you listening?” Mytych said.
The House has impeached Trump twice before: in 2019 for abuse of power and in 2021 for inciting an insurrection. Both times, the Senate voted to dismiss the charges.
When asked whether the latest effort could reflect poorly on House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer if they fail to support the measure, Green avoided a direct answer, noting that up to 80 members have backed his previous efforts.
“Here’s my perspective. I believe in the Constitution,” Green said. “People who vote to table the articles are voting against impeachment.”
Green did not provide specifics on what counts of impeachment he intends to file, leaving the details for a later announcement.
