Connecticut Congressman Officially Files 13 Articles of Impeachment Against Trump

On April 6, 2026, U.S. Representative John Larson, a Democrat from Connecticut, took the bold step of filing House Resolution 1155 to impeach former President Donald Trump on charges of high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution, which contains 13 detailed articles of impeachment, was officially sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary, confirming long-rumored plans circulating on social media.

Larson’s impeachment articles accuse Trump of a staggering array of offenses that reveal a pattern of reckless and illegal conduct. Among the charges are usurping Congress’s war-declaring powers, ordering extrajudicial killings of alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, and committing war crimes by illegally seizing Venezuelan oil. Larson also condemns Trump’s illegal war on Iran as unjustifiable under U.S. law.

Domestically, the articles highlight Trump’s unlawful militarization of law enforcement agencies, his authorization of unlawful detentions and deportations, and his retaliation against protected speech and association. Larson further accuses Trump of abusing his pardon powers to shield political allies, illegally defunding critical programs meant to protect Americans and the environment, and violating the 14th Amendment by attempting to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S.

In a statement released on April 7, Larson underscored the urgency of the situation, urging Trump’s Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment, which allows for the removal of a president deemed incapable of fulfilling his duties. Larson cited Trump’s increasingly unhinged behavior and incendiary rhetoric, including a chilling post on Truth Social threatening that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.”

“His profane and sacrilegious Easter Sunday threats not only foreshadow war crimes but put our national security at grave risk,” Larson said. His call for the 25th Amendment reflects deep concern among lawmakers about Trump’s mental state and fitness for office.

This move by Larson is not isolated. It follows a broader context of mounting legal and political challenges facing Trump, including scrutiny over his pardons, immigration policies, and attempts to undermine democratic institutions. The impeachment resolution sends a clear message that accountability will not be avoided despite Trump’s ongoing efforts to evade consequences.

As this process unfolds, it will be critical to watch how the House Judiciary Committee responds and whether Larson’s call for the 25th Amendment gains traction. The stakes could not be higher: the integrity of American democracy and rule of law hang in the balance.

For the full text of the impeachment articles and Larson’s statement, visit his official congressional website.