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Trump urges Congress to symbolically expunge his two impeachments

12 Haziran 2026The Guardian

Donald Trump, the first U.S. president to be impeached twice, is urging Congress to pass a resolution that would symbolically expunge his impeachments related to abuse of power and inciting insurrection.
This initiative aims to allow Trump to claim a victory over a significant grievance from his presidency. However, legal experts caution that such a resolution would lack any real legal effect, as the Constitution does not provide a means to reverse an impeachment.
Trump's impeachments occurred during his first term, with the first related to abuse of power involving Ukraine and the second concerning the January 6 Capitol insurrection. The historical significance of being impeached twice has left a lasting mark on his presidency and continues to fuel his narrative of victimhood.
Trump's push for expungement highlights his ongoing struggle to reshape his legacy and maintain influence within the Republican Party. While the move may resonate with his base, its lack of legal grounding raises questions about its effectiveness and the motivations behind it.

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