A Democratic representative from Texas, Al Green, has announced his intention to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. This marks Green’s fifth effort to impeach Trump since 2017. The grounds for this latest attempt are comments made by Trump during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the Gaza Strip.
Green, a representative from Houston, Texas, made his announcement on February 5, 2025. He objected to Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to assume control of the Gaza Strip and relocate Palestinians, labeling it “ethnic cleansing.” Green, who has served Texas’ 9th congressional district and been a vocal critic of Trump since his first term, called for immediate congressional action against what he termed a crime against humanity.
During his announcement, Green stated, “Ethnic cleansing in Gaza is not a joke, especially when it emanates from the President of the United States, the most powerful person in the world.” He further emphasized the global ramifications of the injustice, asserting that “injustice in Gaza is a threat to justice in the United States.”
This latest effort by Green to impeach Trump is one of the quickest attempts against a sitting U.S. President. Previously, he had spearheaded several unsuccessful attempts to remove Trump from office, including co-leading the second impeachment following the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. His initial impeachment effort in 2017 gained the backing of 58 House Democrats.
However, House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Democratic leaders, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have not supported Green’s impeachment calls. Johnson defended Trump’s Gaza proposal as a “bold, decisive action” for regional peace. Representative Pete Aguilar noted that impeachment is not a priority for the caucus, mirroring the response to Green’s previous impeachment efforts.
As a House Financial Services Committee member and ranking member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Green has focused his congressional career on corporate accountability and consumer protection. His past impeachment attempts included charges related to Trump’s response to white nationalists following the Charlottesville rally and his criticism of NFL players kneeling during the national anthem.
Green advocates for a public-led impeachment movement and has maintained that public demand, not political calculations, should drive impeachment. “The people have to demand it, and when they demand it, it will be done,” Green declared.
Despite Green’s efforts, the impeachment articles face considerable hurdles in the Republican-majority House. However, Green’s previous attempts have drawn some Democratic support, with his third attempt in July 2019 garnering 95 votes, up from the initial 58 in December 2017. While several Democratic lawmakers have also criticized Trump’s Gaza comments, they have stopped short of backing impeachment. Responses from Republican representatives have varied, with some in favor of Trump’s proposal as a regional security solution, while others have dismissed it.
Green’s persistent impeachment attempts have evoked mixed responses within his party. Some Democrats have expressed concern that his actions could lead to political repercussions, especially following his statement, “I’m concerned if we don’t impeach this president, he will get re-elected.” Critics within his party have suggested that repeated impeachment attempts could dilute the process’ gravity and alienate moderate voters.
The latest impeachment push coincides with wider Democratic apprehension over Trump’s foreign policy statements. Green’s focus on the Gaza Strip proposal reflects growing congressional debate over U.S. involvement in Middle East policy. While some lawmakers see Trump’s suggestion as a potential solution to regional conflicts, others view it as a risky proposition that could escalate tensions and contravene international law.