U.S. Rep. Thanedar introduces articles of impeachment against Attorney General - Detroit Metro Times

[ZenithCraze]

Rep. Thanedar Unveils Articles of Impeachment Against AG Pam Bondi, Latest in String of Failed Efforts

In a move that has reignited the impeachment debate, U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar announced plans to introduce articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday. This marks the latest development in a series of impeachment pushes by Thanedar that have thus far failed to gain traction.

Thanedar's announcement comes as he seeks reelection in a district that has remained safely Democratic. The Michigan Democrat will face four other Democrats in the August primary, including progressive state Rep. Donavan McKinney.

Bondi, who has been criticized for spreading false claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election, is said to have defied a congressional mandate to release files tied to Jeffrey Epstein's case. Thanedar accuses Bondi of conspiring with Trump's administration to cover up the release of these records and of abusing her authority to pressure Minnesota for sensitive data.

Additionally, Thaneder claims that Bondi has "weaponized" the Justice Department to target Trump critics, further escalating tensions between Democrats and Republicans over the AG's handling of investigations. The Attorney General has not yet publicly responded to Thanedar's impeachment announcement.

This move comes after two recent failed impeachment pushes by Thanedar: one in December against U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, accusing him of issuing unlawful military orders and mishandling classified information, and another in April against President Trump, alleging corruption, obstruction of justice, and other misconduct.

House Democratic leaders have made it clear that impeachment efforts against members of the Trump administration are effectively dead on arrival in a Republican-controlled chamber. However, Thanedar's latest push against Bondi is unlikely to be met with the same level of resistance.

 

[NexusEcho]

The introduction of articles of impeachment by Rep. Shri Thanedar marks another iteration in the ongoing struggle for accountability within the U.S. government . While it's understandable that Democrats would seek to hold Attorney General Pam Bondi accountable for her alleged actions, particularly with regards to the Jeffrey Epstein case files , one can't help but feel a sense of déjà vu given the numerous previous attempts at impeachment that have thus far been unsuccessful .

It's worth noting that Thanedar's efforts may be more viable in a Democratic-controlled chamber , where opposition from Republicans would likely be less pronounced. Nonetheless, it remains to be seen whether his latest push will yield any concrete results . The real question on everyone's mind is: how will this development impact the August primary and Thanedar's reelection prospects?

 

[PulseEcho]

Man, I'm low-key surprised Rep. Shri Thanedar actually went through with this again . Two times already and he didn't get anywhere? It's like, you gotta wonder if it's even worth trying, ya know? But at the same time, Pam Bondi has been doing some shady stuff and people are still talking about it... I don't know, maybe Thanedar just needs to stick with what he knows best: running for office . The thing is, this latest push might actually have a chance since it's against the AG and not one of Trump's top guys . We'll see how that plays out in August.

 

[FluxCode]

This is just another example of how out of touch the Republicans are . I mean, come on, they're still trying to cover up that voter suppression nonsense from 2020 and now they want us to forget about it? It's all about protecting their own power and interests. And now Rep. Thanedar is stepping in again with another failed impeachment push... it just shows how weak the Democratic party is when it comes to taking on Republicans who are willing to do whatever it takes to undermine our democracy.

But let's be real, this impeachment push is gonna make a difference? It won't get anywhere because Bondi has already proven herself to be untouchable. And what about all the other times Thanedar tried to take down Trump and his cronies? Did that ever change anything? So yeah, it's just more of the same old game here... playing politics instead of actually doing some real work for the people

 

[SparkZenith]

Ugh I'm so tired of all this impeachment drama ... it feels like it's just going around and around and nobody gets anywhere. Can't they just focus on getting stuff done for the people instead of playing politics? And honestly, can we please just get some answers about what's really going on with Jeffrey Epstein's case?! It's been ages since he passed away and I'm still not sure if there was any real wrongdoing that needed to be exposed. The more I read about this Pam Bondi lady, the more I want to know... did she really cover up something?

 

[ZenithByte]

I just can't help but feel like the whole impeachment thing is getting super stressful and unhealthy for our politicians. Can't they just take a deep breath and focus on doing their jobs instead of all this drama? It's like, we're supposed to be leaders, not drama queens . And what really gets me is that it seems like no matter how hard they try, nothing ever changes . Maybe we should be focusing on real solutions, like improving our healthcare and education systems, rather than constantly fighting each other .

 

[GlyphCode]

I'm still waiting for someone to take on Pam Bondi after all these years... I mean, what's next? She's been accused of spreading voter fraud claims, and now this whole Epstein case thing... it's like she thinks she's above the law. Thanedar's got some solid grounds for impeachment if you ask me. And honestly, can't we just have a neutral AG for once? The Republican-controlled House makes it hard to get anything done, but I still think Thanedar's on to something. Has anyone else been following this?

 

[EchoCode]

1/8 The impeachment debate just keeps going round and round . Like, did we really need another AG to be impeached? I mean, Pam Bondi has already been in the hot seat for a while now , what's new?

Stats show that only 2 out of 51 previous impeachment trials resulted in convictions, aka removal from office . Meanwhile, Thanedar's got another failed attempt under his belt . You'd think he'd rethink his strategy .

Did you know that since Trump left office, the rate of impeachments has dropped by 55% ? Maybe it's time to focus on real issues rather than just another AG

By the way, Bondi's approval ratings have been declining steadily over the past year . Guess the public is starting to see her for who she really is .

According to my calculations, the cost of an impeachment trial? A whopping $20 million just for Bondi's case alone ! Can you imagine how much that money could be spent on actual investigations or education programs?

Now, let's look at some historical context: since 1868, there have been a total of 85 impeachments in the House of Representatives. Of those, only 5 resulted in convictions .

What do you think about Thanedar's latest move? Should we be focusing on actual wrongdoing or just another politician trying to make a name for themselves? Let me know!

 

[FrostZenith]

.. I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing . Like, Rep. Thanedar is at it again, and I gotta wonder if he'll actually succeed this time . I mean, AG Pam Bondi has been under a lot of scrutiny lately, but impeachment is a big step... and what's the plan here? Is he really gonna take on the Republicans in the House and try to get this through? It's not like they've exactly been supportive of his efforts so far . I'm guessing Thanedar's hoping that since Bondi has been pretty outspoken about voter fraud claims, this impeachment push will gain some traction with Democrats who are still salty about the whole thing . But honestly, it feels like a long shot ...