Fact check: What were the articles of impeachment against Donald Trump in 2025?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, there was one article of impeachment filed against Donald Trump in 2025. The impeachment effort was initiated by Rep. Al Green of Texas and centered on a sole charge of abuse of power ^{[1] [2] [3]}.

The specific allegation was that Trump launched military strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites without congressional authorization, which constituted an abuse of presidential powers by disregarding the separation of powers and unconstitutionally usurping Congress's power to declare war ^[1]. This action was characterized as "devolving American democracy into authoritarianism" ^[1].

However, the impeachment effort was ultimately unsuccessful. The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly to set aside the impeachment effort, effectively shelving the motion rather than proceeding with formal impeachment proceedings ^{[2] [3]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The analyses reveal several important contextual elements not captured in the original question:

• The impeachment was not successful - while an article was filed, it was quickly tabled by the House, meaning Trump was not actually impeached in 2025 ^[2]
• Political dynamics within the Democratic Party - there was significant internal debate among House Democrats about pursuing the impeachment inquiry, suggesting not all Democrats supported the effort ^[4]
• Constitutional perspective - Rep. Jamie Raskin viewed Trump's unauthorized military action as a violation of the Constitution, providing the legal rationale behind the impeachment effort ^[5]
• Precedent and consistency - Rep. Al Green was described as "a consistent voice speaking out against Trump's actions," indicating this was part of a broader pattern of opposition rather than an isolated incident ^[2]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself does not contain misinformation, but it could be misleading by implication. By asking about "articles of impeachment" in plural form, it suggests there may have been multiple articles or that the impeachment was successful.

The question also lacks important context that would help readers understand:

• Only one article was filed, not multiple articles
• The impeachment effort failed and was shelved by the House
• This was an unsuccessful attempt rather than a completed impeachment process

The framing could lead readers to assume Trump was actually impeached in 2025, when in fact the effort was quickly dismissed by Congress.