Democrats Turn Back To Impeachment To Excite Their Base
Some Democratic leaders are leaning again on impeachment talk as the election season heats up. With the economy showing signs of recovery and other key issues fading from the spotlight, they see impeachment as a way to fire up loyal voters. Critics say this has turned impeachment into political theater instead of a rare constitutional tool.
Dan Goldman Pushes Impeachment Over Maduro Capture
Rep. Dan Goldman from New York suggested that President Donald Trump could face removal from office over the operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. He claims the move amounts to starting an undeclared war. Yet, courts have upheld similar actions in the past, including the capture of former Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega.
Past Democratic Presidents Took Similar Military Action
Many Democrats stayed silent when Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama carried out military strikes without formal declarations of war. Obama even approved drone strikes without asking Congress first. These actions did not spark major impeachment calls at the time.
Courts Have Supported Presidential Military Authority
While the president cannot declare war, courts have held that the commander in chief can order military operations without a formal declaration. Legal challenges against similar operations have failed, including the Noriega case that went all the way to the Supreme Court.
Critics Say This Is About Politics, Not Law
Supporters of impeachment argue the operation violated global rules. But legal precedent shows U.S. law will decide the issue, not international complaints. Critics believe Democrats are using impeachment talk because it energizes their voters, not because the law demands it.
The Politics Of Spectacle
Some see impeachment as a modern political show. It keeps attention high and emotions strong. For those chasing election wins, calls for impeachment act as a rallying cry, even when the legal grounds appear thin.
