Rep. Al Green electrified an anti-Trump protest crowd by announcing he will file articles of impeachment within 30 days, reigniting a bitter constitutional clash.
AT A GLANCE
- Rep. Al Green pledged to file impeachment articles against President Trump within 30 days.
- His announcement came during a major protest condemning Trump’s proposed Medicaid and Social Security cuts.
- Green previously filed impeachment resolutions in 2017 and 2019.
- Speaker Mike Johnson has called for Green’s censure following his recent outbursts.
- Demonstrations took place globally, signaling broader unrest over Trump-era policy.
Al Green Announces Impeachment Push Amid Capitol Protest
Amid chants, banners, and fiery speeches, Rep. Al Green (D-TX) took the stage at a high-energy anti-Trump protest and made a bold declaration: he would file articles of impeachment against President Trump within the next 30 days. “My friends, for every Goliath, there is a David… I’m your David. I’m coming for you, Mr. President,” Green thundered to roaring applause.
The protest, which drew thousands to the Capitol, centered on opposition to Trump’s policy agenda, particularly proposed cuts to Medicaid and Social Security. Green’s vow marks the third time he’s pushed for impeachment, following efforts in 2017 and 2019.
His statement was more than symbolic. In a moment charged with political urgency, Green asserted that President Trump “cannot be entrusted with liberty and justice for all,” and accused him of violating the public’s trust.
Watch Rep. Al Green’s fiery protest speech.
Rally Fueled by Policy Backlash
While the call for impeachment dominated headlines, the event also served as a major flashpoint for opposition to Trump’s domestic policies. Green took direct aim at Trump’s budget priorities, declaring, “The president was saying he had a mandate, and I was making it clear that he has no mandate to cut Medicaid.”
Veterans, civil rights leaders, and social advocates joined the rally, decrying proposed cuts to essential social safety nets. Trump has stated his administration remains committed to preserving these programs, but Green and fellow critics argue the policy direction tells a different story.
In remarks to the press, Green emphasized that his protest was not only about impeachment, but about protecting fundamental programs from being gutted. “I’ll accept the punishment,” he said. “It’s worth it to let people know that there’s some of us who are going to stand up against this president’s desire to cut Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.”
Republican Pushback Escalates
Green’s latest stand has reignited fierce debate on Capitol Hill. House Speaker Mike Johnson slammed Green’s remarks and behavior in a recent press briefing, calling for censure over what he described as a pattern of “heckling” and disruption. “He’s made history in a terrible way,” Johnson said.
Still, Green appears undeterred. Refusing to temper his tone, he likened himself to a constitutional warrior: “I want President Trump to know that I will use my staff of freedom to bring forth a message… he may not finish this term.”
The protest in Washington was part of a broader wave of demonstrations stretching from North America to Europe, aimed at challenging Trump’s leadership and the political trajectory of his administration.
As impeachment talk returns to the national spotlight, Green’s pledge has added fuel to a growing movement demanding accountability—and signaling that resistance to Trump’s policies remains a powerful force in American politics.
