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Draft Resolution: Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald J. Trump The following draft follows the structure and formal legislative language used in previous presidential impeachment resolutions, particularly those involving Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump's first and second impeachments. It preserves the six issues identified in the preceding executive summary as separate proposed articles. Drafting conventions: Each article identifies an alleged abuse of presidential authority. Each connects the alleged conduct to a constitutional duty or limitation. Each describes the conduct in formal legislative language. Each concludes with the traditional impeachment formulation. This is a discussion draft, not a finding of guilt or a representation that the allegations have been proven. The language should be supported by a documentary evidentiary record before formal introduction. The articles also require refinement to distinguish Trump’s personal actions from those of executive-branch officials. 119TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H. RES. ____ Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October __, 2026 Mr./Ms. __________ submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. RESOLUTION Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Resolved, That Donald John Trump, President of the United States, is impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors, and that the following articles of impeachment be exhibited to the United States Senate: Articles of impeachment exhibited by the House of Representatives of the United States of America, in the name of itself and of the people of the United States of America, against Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America, in maintenance and support of its impeachment against him for high crimes and misdemeanors. ARTICLE I Abuse of Power for Personal Financial Enrichment In his conduct of the office of President of the United States, Donald John Trump, in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of President and to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, has abused the powers entrusted to him for purposes of private financial benefit, in that: President Trump has maintained direct or indirect financial interests in business enterprises, including enterprises engaged in cryptocurrency transactions, investments, and other commercial activities, while exercising presidential authority over matters affecting the financial interests of those enterprises and their investors. The House alleges that President Trump has engaged in a course of conduct involving: Maintaining financial interests in enterprises receiving substantial investments, payments, or other economic benefits from persons or entities having interests before the United States government. Exercising or influencing governmental authority in circumstances presenting substantial conflicts between his public duties and his private financial interests. Permitting arrangements through which foreign or domestic parties seeking favorable governmental treatment could confer substantial economic benefits upon enterprises in which the President or his immediate family maintains financial interests. Failing to establish adequate separation between the exercise of presidential authority and the pursuit of personal financial gain. To the extent that such conduct involved the knowing use of official authority to secure improper private benefits, President Trump placed personal financial interests above the public trust and compromised the integrity of the Presidency. In all of this, Donald John Trump has allegedly abused the powers of his high office in a manner incompatible with the faithful execution of the laws and the constitutional responsibilities of the President. Wherefore, Donald John Trump, by such conduct, warrants impeachment and trial, removal from office, and disqualification from holding and enjoying any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States. ARTICLE II Abuse of Executive Authority and Defiance of Judicial Orders In his conduct of the office of President of the United States, Donald John Trump, in violation of his constitutional oath and his duty under Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, has allegedly abused executive authority by permitting or directing actions contrary to lawful judicial orders and constitutional guarantees of due process, in that: During his Presidency, executive agencies acting under his authority have implemented immigration detention, removal, and related enforcement policies that have been challenged in federal courts and, in particular proceedings, found to violate applicable legal requirements. The House alleges that President Trump, personally or through officers acting under his direction: Authorized, directed, or knowingly permitted executive actions inconsistent with binding judicial orders. Failed to ensure compliance with judicial requirements governing detention, removal, and meaningful opportunities for affected persons to challenge government action. Continued or permitted challenged executive practices after receiving notice of judicial determinations identifying unlawful conduct. Asserted or exercised executive authority in a manner that, if established, subordinated the constitutional authority of the judiciary to unilateral presidential determination. The constitutional system established by the United States requires the executive branch to comply with lawful judicial orders and to respect the rights guaranteed by the Constitution. A deliberate presidential course of conduct designed to evade, obstruct, or nullify such orders would constitute a grave abuse of executive power. In all of this, Donald John Trump is alleged to have acted contrary to his trust as President, to the prejudice of the administration of justice and the constitutional separation of powers. Wherefore, Donald John Trump, by such conduct, warrants impeachment and trial, removal from office, and disqualification from holding and enjoying any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States. ARTICLE III Abuse of Power Through Political Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement In his conduct of the office of President of the United States, Donald John Trump, in violation of his constitutional oath and his duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, has allegedly misused the powers of federal law enforcement for improper political purposes, in that: The President possesses substantial authority to supervise the executive branch, including the Department of Justice. Such authority is held in public trust and must not be employed to punish lawful political opposition or to secure personal political advantage through improper criminal investigations or prosecutions. The House alleges that President Trump has engaged in conduct involving: Publicly demanding or encouraging investigations or prosecutions of identified political opponents, former public officials, or persons who have criticized his conduct. Applying or attempting to apply presidential influence to decisions concerning criminal investigations or prosecutions involving such persons. Encouraging the use of federal investigative or prosecutorial authority for purposes of personal or political retaliation rather than the impartial enforcement of federal law. Undermining safeguards intended to ensure that federal law enforcement decisions are based upon evidence, applicable law, and legitimate governmental purposes. Creating circumstances in which federal officials could reasonably understand that their continued service or advancement depended upon carrying out the President's personal political objectives. To the extent that President Trump knowingly directed or induced investigative or prosecutorial actions for retaliatory purposes, such conduct constituted a misuse of presidential authority and a betrayal of the obligation to administer the laws faithfully. In all of this, Donald John Trump is alleged to have acted in a manner contrary to his trust as President and injurious to the impartial administration of justice. Wherefore, Donald John Trump, by such conduct, warrants impeachment and trial, removal from office, and disqualification from holding and enjoying any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States. ARTICLE IV Usurpation of Congressional Appropriations Authority In his conduct of the office of President of the United States, Donald John Trump, in violation of his constitutional oath and the constitutional separation of powers, has allegedly usurped powers vested in the Congress of the United States, in that: Article I of the Constitution vests Congress with legislative authority, including the power to appropriate funds from the Treasury of the United States. The President is constitutionally obligated to execute valid federal laws, including laws directing the expenditure of appropriated funds, except where applicable law provides lawful discretion. The House alleges that President Trump, personally or through officers acting under his authority: Directed or authorized the withholding, suspension, cancellation, or redirection of funds appropriated by Congress without sufficient statutory authority. Attempted to substitute executive policy preferences for binding congressional spending directives. Permitted or directed executive agencies to disregard statutory requirements governing the obligation and expenditure of appropriated funds. Failed to implement applicable legal requirements after receiving notice that particular funding restrictions or withholding actions lacked lawful authorization. Exercised executive authority in a manner that, if established, effectively transferred congressional control over appropriations to the Presidency. Such conduct, where deliberate and without lawful justification, would violate the constitutional allocation of powers and undermine Congress's authority to determine the purposes for which public funds may be spent. In all of this, Donald John Trump is alleged to have acted contrary to his constitutional duty and to have impaired the constitutional authority of Congress. Wherefore, Donald John Trump, by such conduct, warrants impeachment and trial, removal from office, and disqualification from holding and enjoying any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States. ARTICLE V Acceptance of Benefits From Foreign Governments in Violation of Constitutional Safeguards In his conduct of the office of President of the United States, Donald John Trump, in violation of his constitutional oath and the limitations established by Article I, Section 9, Clause 8 of the Constitution, has allegedly engaged in conduct compromising the constitutional safeguards against foreign influence, in that: The Constitution prohibits a person holding an office of profit or trust under the United States from accepting, without the consent of Congress, any present, emolument, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from a foreign state or its representatives. During his Presidency, arrangements have been proposed or undertaken involving the provision of a luxury aircraft by the State of Qatar for use in connection with the Presidency, with questions arising concerning ownership, subsequent disposition, and potential private benefit. The House alleges that President Trump has engaged in conduct involving: Soliciting, accepting, facilitating, or approving the transfer of substantial benefits from a foreign government in circumstances raising constitutional questions concerning foreign emoluments. Permitting arrangements that could result in the eventual transfer or availability of valuable foreign-government-provided property for his personal use or benefit. Failing to secure congressional consent where such consent was constitutionally required. Creating circumstances in which foreign governments could reasonably seek to obtain influence or favorable treatment through the provision of substantial benefits connected to the President. Failing to maintain adequate separation between official governmental transactions and potential personal financial interests. To the extent that President Trump knowingly accepted a prohibited personal benefit from a foreign state without congressional consent, such conduct would violate the constitutional safeguards designed to protect the independence of the Presidency. In all of this, Donald John Trump is alleged to have acted contrary to his constitutional responsibilities and to have compromised the public trust. Wherefore, Donald John Trump, by such conduct, warrants impeachment and trial, removal from office, and disqualification from holding and enjoying any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States. ARTICLE VI Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congressional Oversight In his conduct of the office of President of the United States, Donald John Trump, in violation of his constitutional oath and his duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, has allegedly abused executive authority by obstructing or undermining statutory mechanisms of accountability and congressional oversight, in that: Congress has enacted laws establishing inspectors general and other oversight mechanisms to detect and report waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct within the executive branch. Such laws establish procedures intended to preserve the effectiveness of oversight and to ensure that Congress receives information necessary to discharge its constitutional responsibilities. The House alleges that President Trump, personally or through officers acting under his authority: Removed inspectors general and other oversight officials in circumstances raising substantial questions concerning compliance with statutory notice and explanation requirements. Failed to provide Congress with information required by law concerning particular removals or other actions affecting oversight officials. Impaired the effective operation of independent statutory oversight mechanisms through actions inconsistent with applicable legal requirements. Disregarded congressional safeguards designed to ensure the disclosure and investigation of executive-branch misconduct. Exercised presidential removal and supervisory powers for purposes that, if established, included frustrating lawful oversight or concealing misconduct. Although the President possesses constitutional authority to supervise and remove executive officers, that authority does not confer a general power to obstruct lawful congressional inquiries or to disregard valid statutory requirements. To the extent that President Trump deliberately used executive authority to frustrate lawful congressional oversight or conceal executive misconduct, such conduct constituted an abuse of the powers of his office. In all of this, Donald John Trump is alleged to have acted contrary to his trust as President and to have impaired the constitutional responsibilities of Congress. Wherefore, Donald John Trump, by such conduct, warrants impeachment and trial, removal from office, and disqualification from holding and enjoying any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States. CONCLUSION The foregoing six articles identify alleged abuses of presidential authority involving personal financial interests, judicial authority, federal law enforcement, congressional appropriations, foreign-government benefits, and congressional oversight. Each article concerns conduct that, if established by sufficient evidence and determined by the House of Representatives to constitute a high crime or misdemeanor, could provide grounds for impeachment under Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution. The House of Representatives retains the sole constitutional power to determine whether articles of impeachment shall be adopted, and the Senate retains the sole power to try such impeachments. END OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION Legislative drafting notes The structure is drawn principally from the [2019 Trump impeachment resolution (H. Res. 755)](govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILL…) and the [1974 Nixon articles of impeachment](govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GPO-…). Both employ a formal resolution, numbered articles, constitutional predicates, allegations of misconduct, and concluding requests for impeachment and removal. image GovInfo +1 I have deliberately used conditional allegations where the evidence does not yet establish a necessary element. A formal House resolution would normally make affirmative allegations rather than repeatedly say "allegedly" or "to the extent that." Those qualifications should be replaced only after evidence has been assembled. Three substantive revisions would make this a stronger legislative instrument: Articles I and V: Separate general abuse of office for financial gain from a specifically documented foreign emoluments violation, or consolidate them if the evidence overlaps. Articles II and III: Identify particular judicial orders and particular prosecution decisions, including dates, responsible officials, and evidence of presidential direction. Articles IV and VI: Identify the exact statutory provisions violated, specific agency actions, and any documented presidential instruction. The most important next step is to prepare an evidentiary appendix for each article, distinguishing established facts, judicial findings, contested allegations, and missing proof. Without that appendix, the resolution has the appearance of formal impeachment articles but not yet the factual precision of the strongest historical examples. Eugene S. Royal Jr.