# Plain Language Summary: Expunging Trump's Second Impeachment

This resolution asks Congress to officially erase the second impeachment of President Donald Trump from the record, as if it never happened. On January 13, 2021, the House of Representatives voted to impeach Trump for "incitement of insurrection" following the January 6 Capitol riot. This resolution would remove that impeachment from official congressional records entirely.

The resolution argues that the impeachment process was flawed and unfair. According to the document, supporters claim that Trump didn't actually commit "high crimes and misdemeanors" as required by the Constitution for impeachment. They argue that Trump's speech on January 6 included a call to "peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard," and they dispute whether his words directly incited the violence that occurred. The resolution also criticizes the speed of the process—it was introduced and voted on in just two days—and argues that Trump wasn't given a fair opportunity to defend himself before the vote happened.

In practical terms, if this resolution passed, it would be a symbolic action rather than a legal one. The impeachment already happened and the Senate already voted not to convict Trump in February 2021, so erasing it from the record wouldn't change any legal consequences. However, it would represent Congress officially rejecting the impeachment and could affect how the event is recorded in historical documents and official congressional records. This is primarily a political statement about whether the impeachment was justified, with supporters arguing it was rushed and unfair, while opponents would likely argue it was a necessary response to serious events on January 6.

Expunging the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald John Trump.

Mullin, Markwayne

 <p>This resolution expunges the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald John Trump.</p>