Michigan Congressman Shri Thanedar has announced plans to introduce articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi, marking the latest attempt by a Democrat to take action against a Trump-era official. The move comes as Thanedar seeks reelection in a district that has remained safely Democratic.
Thanedar's criticism of Bondi centers on her alleged disregard for congressional oversight and her apparent loyalty to former President Donald Trump. He claims she defied a congressional mandate to release files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, abused her authority to pressure Minnesota for voter registration rolls, and "weaponized" the Justice Department to target Trump critics.
"The Department of Justice's role is to uphold the rule of law impartially and protect the American people," Thanedar said in a statement. "But time and time again, Attorney General Pam Bondi has placed her loyalty to President Trump over her constitutional duty. From illegally withholding the Epstein files past the required deadline, to trying to coerce Minnesota into turning over its state voter files, to weaponizing the Department of Justice against Donald Trump's political opponents, she has disgraced the office she holds."
Thanedar's latest impeachment push targets an attorney general with a polarizing record. Bondi has drawn criticism for spreading false claims about widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election and for her long-standing ties to Trump.
The announcement follows two recent impeachment pushes by Thaneder that failed to gain traction. In December, he filed articles of impeachment against U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, accusing him of issuing unlawful military orders and mishandling classified information. No vote has been taken.
In April, Thanedar introduced seven articles of impeachment against Trump, alleging corruption, obstruction of justice, and other misconduct. Democratic leadership discouraged the effort, and Thanedar ultimately backed away from forcing a vote on the House floor.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has made clear that impeachment efforts against members of the Trump administration are effectively dead on arrival in a Republican-controlled chamber. Republicans have signaled they will not allow articles of impeachment to be brought to the floor.
Thanedar is also running for reelection this year, facing four other Democrats in the August primary. His latest push targets an attorney general with a record that has drawn criticism from both Democrats and Republicans.
Thanedar's criticism of Bondi centers on her alleged disregard for congressional oversight and her apparent loyalty to former President Donald Trump. He claims she defied a congressional mandate to release files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, abused her authority to pressure Minnesota for voter registration rolls, and "weaponized" the Justice Department to target Trump critics.
"The Department of Justice's role is to uphold the rule of law impartially and protect the American people," Thanedar said in a statement. "But time and time again, Attorney General Pam Bondi has placed her loyalty to President Trump over her constitutional duty. From illegally withholding the Epstein files past the required deadline, to trying to coerce Minnesota into turning over its state voter files, to weaponizing the Department of Justice against Donald Trump's political opponents, she has disgraced the office she holds."
Thanedar's latest impeachment push targets an attorney general with a polarizing record. Bondi has drawn criticism for spreading false claims about widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election and for her long-standing ties to Trump.
The announcement follows two recent impeachment pushes by Thaneder that failed to gain traction. In December, he filed articles of impeachment against U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, accusing him of issuing unlawful military orders and mishandling classified information. No vote has been taken.
In April, Thanedar introduced seven articles of impeachment against Trump, alleging corruption, obstruction of justice, and other misconduct. Democratic leadership discouraged the effort, and Thanedar ultimately backed away from forcing a vote on the House floor.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has made clear that impeachment efforts against members of the Trump administration are effectively dead on arrival in a Republican-controlled chamber. Republicans have signaled they will not allow articles of impeachment to be brought to the floor.
Thanedar is also running for reelection this year, facing four other Democrats in the August primary. His latest push targets an attorney general with a record that has drawn criticism from both Democrats and Republicans.
. It feels like everyone wants to take down their opponents, whether it's a Democrat trying to go after a Trump-era official or a Republican not even giving them a chance 
. It's all so toxic and it's hard to see how this is going to improve anything.
. Wouldn't it be better to just focus on holding people accountable through regular oversight and investigations? Instead of trying to take them down with impeachment proceedings.
. And it's making me wonder if the US is really moving forward as a country 
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. Another Democrat trying to take down a Trump-era official without any real evidence 
. Pam Bondi's actions seem pretty shady, but have we seen the full context of these alleged oversights? What about the timing of all this? Is Thanedar just trying to boost his reelection campaign by making a big splash? 
I need to see some concrete proof before I start jumping on the impeachment bandwagon 
. And let's be real, Republicans aren't going to let these articles fly without a fight 
. It's all about politics and power plays 
. Can we just get to the bottom of things and have a real conversation? 
he's got some legit beefs against pam bondi, but then he starts throwing around impeachment and it feels like a publicity stunt 
his record on impeaching trump folks hasn't been super successful either 
and i'm not sure how thaneder's gonna shake things up in this one 
. I mean, Thanedar's got some serious beefs against Pam Bondi, but is this just a desperate attempt to get attention before his own reelection bid? 
. Anyway, it'll be interesting to see how this plays out in a Republican-controlled House 
. It's gonna be an interesting election season, that's for sure... 
. I mean, the fact that he's filed impeachment articles against someone with a polarizing record before (Trump) and didn't gain much traction suggests that this might be more about Thanedar's own political ambitions than actual concerns about AG Bondi's actions 
. It'll be interesting to see how this all plays out and what impact Thanedar hopes to make on the issue 
. But at the same time, impeachment is a big deal and I'm not sure if it's the right move here 
. And with Republicans in control of the chamber, it seems like a long shot 
. Plus, I'm not sure how effective impeachment is in holding people accountable, especially when they've already served their time 
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. He's got the guts to take on some of the tough issues and fight for what he believes in 
. Just hope that whoever ends up running in the primary can build on his momentum and actually make something happen 