Another day, another Democrat tilting at windmills. Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich.., is pushing to impeach President Donald Trump, but his party’s leaders are slamming the brakes. Even the left’s top brass knows a losing bet when they see one.
According to Fox News, Thanedar’s quixotic quest to force a House vote on impeachment is getting squashed by both Republicans and his own Democratic leadership, with a procedural vote to table his measure set for Wednesday evening, Jan. 11, 2023. This isn’t about principle—it’s about politics. The left’s obsession with Trump is crashing into their pragmatism.
On Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, Thanedar took to the House floor, waving seven articles of impeachment like a flag nobody saluted. He used a rare maneuver to demand consideration within two working days. Bold move, but it’s about to hit a bipartisan brick wall.
House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, D-Calif.., didn’t mince words at his Wednesday press conference, calling Thanedar’s push the wrong approach. “I’ll join members of the leadership team in voting to table that motion,” Aguilar said. Sounds like the adults in the room are tired of the tantrums. Aguilar’s not alone—top Democrats are lining up with Republicans to kill this impeachment effort before it starts. No GOP member is expected to back Thanedar’s play. Unity against lunacy? Refreshing.
Thanedar, undeterred, held a press conference Wednesday morning, whining that even some Democrats call him a “lunatic.” He’s not wrong—his own party’s leadership is practically sprinting away from this circus. Actions have consequences, congressman.
“Nobody has said to me, ‘Mr. Thanedar, the seven articles of impeachment that you presented to the U.S. Congress, they’re a piece of s---,” Thanedar boasted Wednesday. Maybe they didn’t need to—silence speaks louder than words. His colleagues’ rush to bury his measure says it all. House Republican leadership, sensing an easy win, scheduled the vote to table Thanedar’s impeachment push for Wednesday evening. It’s a procedural slapdown that’ll keep the House from wasting time on a full vote. Efficiency in Washington? Pinch me.
Meanwhile, the House Energy & Commerce Committee has been locked in budget reconciliation talks since Tuesday afternoon, focusing on real issues like healthcare. Aguilar pointed out the irony: “We shouldn’t be talking about this proposal that is not right, not timely.” Translation: stop distracting from actual work.
The White House, predictably, isn’t sweating Thanedar’s stunt. “Every action taken by President Trump and his administration is fully lawful and firmly rooted in the will of the American people,” spokesperson Liz Huston told Fox News Digital on Tuesday. That’s the sound of confidence.
Huston didn’t stop there, accusing Democrats of “siding with illegal immigrants over the safety, security, and well-being of hardworking American citizens.” Ouch. The White House is playing to the base, and it’s a tune that resonates.
Trump’s no stranger to impeachment drama, having faced it twice before. Aguilar acknowledged this, noting, “Impeachment is a tool that can be used, but it takes weeks, months to do.” Seems even Democrats know Thanedar’s rush job is a nonstarter.
Aguilar tried to pivot, claiming the real issue is whether “hill Republicans stand up and support healthcare in this country.” Nice try, but the left’s fixation on Trump keeps derailing their messaging. Maybe focus on governing instead of grandstanding?
The White House called Thanedar’s impeachment push a “desperate stunt” that Americans see through. They’re not wrong—voters are tired of the endless witch hunts. The bipartisan move to squash this proves it.
Thanedar’s solo crusade is a reminder: not every Democrat is on board with the anti-Trump hysteria. But with both parties poised to shut him down, his impeachment dream is dead on arrival. Sometimes, even Washington gets it right.
