House Resolution Formally Impeaches Trump Over Unilateral Iran Bombing in June 2025

This resolution is the formal declaration from the House of Representatives that President Donald J. Trump is being impeached for "high crimes and misdemeanors." It’s the legislative branch saying, essentially, “We are ready to start the trial.”

The central charge is that the President abused his power by ordering the U.S. military to bomb three Iranian nuclear sites in June 2025 without getting Congress's permission first. The resolution explicitly claims this was an unprovoked military action, that there was no immediate threat to the U.S., and that President Trump bypassed the Constitution’s requirement that only Congress can declare war (Article I, Section 8, Clause 11). This isn't just a political disagreement; it’s a constitutional crisis over who gets to decide when the country goes to war.

The War Powers Showdown

For everyday Americans, this is about checks and balances, but with potentially massive real-world consequences. Congress is arguing that the President’s alleged unilateral decision to strike Iran is a move toward authoritarianism, where one person can start a war that puts thousands of American lives at risk—without any input from the representatives elected by the people. Think of it this way: The Constitution requires Congress to hold the keys to the military budget and the power to declare war specifically to prevent a President from dragging the nation into conflict on a whim. This resolution claims the President grabbed those keys.

Instability and the Economy

Impeachment is never good for stability. If this proceeds to a Senate trial, we are looking at weeks or months where the entire focus of the federal government will be consumed by this process. For small business owners, investors, and anyone trying to plan their finances, this level of political uncertainty often translates into market volatility. Furthermore, the core accusation—unilaterally starting a military conflict—raises the specter of a broader war in the Middle East, which would immediately impact global oil prices and likely spike costs at the pump and across the supply chain. This political fight could very quickly become an economic headache for every American household.

What the Resolution Demands

The resolution isn't asking for a slap on the wrist; it’s the formal request for removal. It concludes that because the President allegedly usurped Congress's war powers and poses a "continuing threat to the constitutional government," he has betrayed his trust and must be impeached, tried, and removed from office. While the resolution references past actions, the current legal weight rests entirely on the specific military action in June 2025. This entire process is a direct test of whether the constitutional guardrails designed to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful still hold up under extreme pressure.