- United States
- Ore.
- Letter
Impeach President Trump
To: Rep. Bynum
From: A constituent in Lake Oswego, OR
April 8
I am writing to you today as a concerned constituent to urgently request that you support Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump. This request follows the President's recent decision to engage in a direct, kinetic military conflict with Iran without the constitutionally mandated authorization of Congress.
Under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, the power to declare war is vested solely in the Legislative Branch.By initiating an offensive war against a sovereign nation without a prior Declaration of War or a specific Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), the President has:
• Violated the Separation of Powers: Usurping the clear constitutional authority of Congress.
• Breached the War Powers Resolution of 1973: Failing to consult with Congress and engaging in hostilities without statutory justification.
• Endangered National Security: Bypassing the deliberative process designed to weigh the long-term consequences of global conflict.
The executive branch cannot be allowed to bypass our democratic checks and balances to unilaterally plunge the nation into war. This is a fundamental "High Crime and Misdemeanor" that threatens the very foundation of our Republic.
I urge you to uphold your oath to protect the Constitution and hold the President accountable for these illegal actions. I look forward to hearing your position on this critical matter.