Trump has been accused of telling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a July 25 phone call that he would obtain $US250 million in stalled US aid only if he agreed to investigate Biden and his son, Hunter.
For Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who had been opposed to pursuing the impeachment of the President, the latest accusations marked a turning point. Unlike a party leadership change in the Westminster system used in Australia, impeachment in the US is not about handing over power, as much as judging whether the official has abused the power of the office, then taking action if they have. The American system, framed by an 18th-century constitution, has fixed presidential terms that are generally cut short only by death in office. Impeachment is a remedy for offences, not a transactional change in leadership.
In both of those cases, the presidents were impeached by the House of Representatives but were acquitted by the Senate. So they weren't removed from office.
realDonaldTrump chrizap This question has been asked and answered 1000's of times. But just in case you missed it 'what is impeachment'? And will I write a meaningful new's article in the 20th century?
realDonaldTrump chrizap Pawn to E4. Your move Pelosi