In recent days, social media has exploded with sensational video titles such as “Trump Refuses to Resign,” “Congress Explodes on Him,” or “The Ultimatum from Capitol Hill”. With millions of views and thousands of outraged comments, the public is being led to believe that the worst constitutional crisis in history is unfolding—a scenario where Congress officially demanded the President’s removal and he flatly refused.

However, when peeling back the layers of these elaborately staged scripts, the truth behind these headlines is a much more complex political picture—one where real tensions are distorted into fictional confrontations.

Contrary to what viral videos are spreading, the United States Congress, as an institution, has never issued any formal resignation demand to Donald Trump. No resolution has been passed in the House or Senate, no bipartisan letter has been signed, and no “ultimatum” has been delivered to the White House.

Congress is a body of 535 members with extremely divided views. Reaching a consensus to demand a sitting President’s resignation is nearly impossible in the current climate. What is actually happening is the voice of individual Democratic lawmakers or progressive groups—who are calling for Mr. Trump’s impeachment over his actions in Venezuela—but this is not the collective voice of Congress as a whole.

The core of the real tension stems from Mr. Trump’s military operation to capture Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. Democratic representatives, such as Maxine Waters, argue that Mr. Trump’s unilateral military order without Congressional approval is an unconstitutional act that exceeds the powers of the Commander-in-Chief.

According to the Constitution, the power to declare war belongs to Congress to prevent Presidents from unilaterally starting conflicts. Mr. Trump’s decision to bypass this process has fueled calls for impeachment. However, it must be made clear: Calling for impeachment is far different from issuing a formal resignation demand.

Despite the lack of an ultimatum, Donald Trump is acutely aware of his political risks. At a Republican retreat on January 6, 2026, he bluntly warned his allies: “I’ll be impeached if we lose control of Congress in the midterm elections”.

This is a realistic political calculation, not a response to a current demand for resignation. As long as Republicans maintain control of the House, Mr. Trump remains shielded from the impeachment process. But if Democrats win in November 2026, impeachment becomes almost inevitable. Mr. Trump is tying his political survival to his party’s performance in the upcoming elections.

Why are these fake videos about “Trump refusing to resign” so effective? It is because they exploit vulnerabilities in how we consume information:

Appealing to Emotion: Trump’s opponents want to see immediate consequences, so a video claiming “Congress just demanded his resignation” provides emotional satisfaction, even if it is untrue.Mixing Fact and Fiction: These videos cite real lawmakers and real constitutional arguments regarding war powers, but then add fictional details like “120 members signed a demand letter” to create an air of credibility.Exploiting Algorithms: Platforms prioritize engagement. A shocking claim about a President’s downfall will be shared much more widely than an insightful analysis of complex legal procedures.

Notably, many of these videos have disclaimers buried deep in the description, admitting that the “content is fictional”. But in an era of fast scrolling, very few people read those lines, and they walk away believing they have watched a real news report.

America stands before critical legal and political battles, but they unfold slowly and follow strict constitutional procedures, rather than cinematic confrontation scenes.

The truth is: Democrats are escalating impeachment pressure over the Venezuela issue, and Donald Trump is fearful of the 2026 elections. There is no “explosion” at the Capitol or refusal to resign at this time. To truly understand democracy, we need the patience to verify information instead of believing in “political fanfiction” designed for clicks.