Washington is bracing for another historic shock. In a whirlwind 24 hours, Congress unveiled seven articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, while multiple criminal investigations continue to gather momentum—raising, once again, the possibility of real legal consequences. Lawmakers insist the moment underscores a familiar principle: no one is above the law.

Senate Vote Could Seal Trump’s Fate

As 2025 draws to a close, Trump’s second term is mired in an unprecedented legitimacy crisis. After opening the year with relatively strong approval ratings, his support has eroded sharply amid sweeping tariffs, deep government cutbacks, aggressive immigration enforcement, and an expansive use of executive power that critics argue stretches—or outright violates—constitutional limits.

Pressure to end Trump’s presidency early is now converging from three fronts.

First is impeachment. Multiple House resolutions are on the table, including one containing seven articles accusing Trump of obstruction of justice, abuse of power, unconstitutional war-making, corruption, and even tyranny—explicitly calling for his removal from office. A separate resolution targets U.S. airstrikes on Iran conducted without congressional authorization, alleging Trump unlawfully seized Congress’s war powers.

Second is the 25th Amendment, which allows for removal based on presidential unfitness. Though widely viewed as politically unlikely due to a loyal cabinet, the idea gained national attention after Illinois Governor JB Pritzker publicly urged its use, claiming Trump has shown signs of mental unfitness and authoritarian behavior.

Third is mounting public pressure to resign. Activist groups claim nearly one million signatures have been collected demanding Trump step down, fueling protests and media scrutiny nationwide.

Despite the escalating pressure, immediate removal remains improbable given the political math in Congress. Still, the result is a rolling constitutional crisis—one that keeps Trump’s presidency under constant question as the nation heads toward 2026.