What would you impeach him for? These are the conditions under which a president can be impeached.
Impeachable offenses under Article II, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution are "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors". These constitute abuse of power, corruption, or gross misconduct in office, rather than solely indictable criminal acts. Congress defines "high crimes" through historical practice.
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- Treason & Bribery:Explicitly named, representing the highest betrayal of public trust
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- High Crimes and Misdemeanors: A phrase originating from English law, covering serious abuses of power, breach of duty, or serious misconduct, regardless of whether it is a statutory crime.
- Examples of Conduct: Included abuse of official power, personal gain from office, obstruction of justice, and violations of public trust.
- Scope: It is a political process rather than just a legal one, aimed at removing officials whose actions pose a threat to the public good.