The Constitution Demands It:
The Case for the Impeachment of Donald Trump
“Impeachment is not a constitutional crisis. Impeachment is the cure for a constitutional crisis.”
Written by a trio of veteran constitutional attorneys, THE CONSTITUTION DEMANDS IT: The Case for the Impeachment of Donald Trump argues that — according to the Constitution — the time to talk about impeachment is now, and offers a precise case against the president.
With an argument rooted deep in the Constitution—and with an explanation of the relevant history—Fein, Bonifaz and Clements detail eight legal grounds for impeaching Donald Trump, while elucidating the congressional power to pursue that impeachment.
Among the charges THE CONSTITUTION DEMANDS IT cites are:
- Accepting illegal payments from foreign governments
- Using government agencies to persecute political enemies
- Obstructing justice
- Abusing the pardon power
- Undermining of the freedom of the press
The authors differ from others who insist that this is not the time for impeachment proceedings. Fein, Bonifaz, and Clements lay out the case against Trump in detail, and explain how the Framers provided impeachment as a remedy in the Constitution in anticipation of this situation. They provide a precise roadmap for Congress to use as a handbook.
With a foreword by John Nichols, the national affairs correspondent for The Nation, and endorsements from Need to Impeach founder Tom Steyer, actress and activist Alyssa Milano and more, THE CONSTITUTION DEMANDS IT offers the clearest and most compelling path to impeachment yet.