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40 Facts About the History of Impeachment (And The Presidents Who Couldn’t Escape Its Fate)

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6. Impeachment Requires the President’s Party to Lose Faith in Him or Her

The Republican elephant and Democratic donkey. Donkey Hotey / Clipart Best.

Democrats have been saying for a long time that they intend to impeach Donald Trump, and they may have substantial grounds to do so. However, history shows us that the process of impeachment is far from simple. It is often drawn along party lines, and Donald Trump’s Republican party continues to support him. Even without a House majority, his party would have to turn against him for impeachment proceedings to lead to a conviction.

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