Rep. Larson Files Impeachment Articles Against President Trump Over War Powers
U.S. Rep. John Larson filed articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on April 6, accusing him of war crimes and violations of presidential authority. The resolution was referred to the House Judiciary Committee but has not advanced beyond that stage.
The measure claims that Trump has repeatedly bypassed Congress in military matters, committing “murder, war crimes, and piracy,” and acting in ways “subversive of constitutional government” and harmful to Americans. Larson argued that the president’s actions risk U.S. lives and violate constitutional limits on war powers.
White House spokesman Davis Ingle dismissed the effort as “pathetic,” saying Democrats have sought Trump’s impeachment since before he took office.
The resolution comes amid heightened tensions with Iran. Larson cited a recent social media post by Trump warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran does not accept a deal. Larson emphasized that Congress must approve acts of war under Article I of the Constitution.
Sen. Chris Murphy also called for consideration of the 25th Amendment, which allows for presidential removal, a view Larson echoed, urging the Cabinet to act.
Earlier impeachment efforts included measures introduced in 2025 by Reps. Al Green and Shri Thanedar. Political analyst Scott McLean of Quinnipiac University noted that such efforts often reflect pressure from party bases. Trump was impeached twice during his first term but acquitted both times by the Senate, meaning any new effort would face significant obstacles.
Larson, serving in Congress since 1999, faces primary challenges, including from former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, who supports the impeachment move. Local supporters, including Hartford Board of Education member Ruth Fortune, have also endorsed the effort, calling it “overdue.”
The resolution remains in committee with no clear path forward.
