Trending Now - GOP Takes Steps to Erase Trump's Impeachments From History

WHO:

Alternet - U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) is leading the move to expunge President Trump's impeachments.

Fox News - Rep. Darrell Issa introduced a House resolution regarding Trump's impeachments.

WHAT:

Alternet - Issa is sponsoring a resolution to expunge the record of both of President Trump's impeachments.

Alternet - The resolution has more than 20 co-sponsors.

Fox News - Issa's resolution claims that the 2021 impeachment was rushed and procedurally flawed.

WHERE:

Alternet - The actions are taking place in the U.S. House of Representatives.

WHY:

Alternet - Issa claims President Trump was “wrongfully accused” during his impeachments based on “withheld” and “false” information.

Alternet - Issa stated, “the very people who brought it knew was wrong,” alleging misconduct in the impeachment process.

Fox News - Issa argues that the impeachments were based on “maliciously false” information.

HOW:

Alternet - Issa's resolution argues that the House moved from introduction to passage of the impeachment in two days without a full evidentiary process.

Fox News - Legal scholars note that while the House can express disapproval or annotate its records, it cannot erase the historical fact of an impeachment.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 23:21 UTC)

U.S. Representative Darrell Issa is spearheading an effort in the House of Representatives to expunge the record of President Trump's impeachments, introducing a resolution that has garnered support from over 20 co-sponsors. Issa argues that the impeachments were based on "maliciously false" information and claims the process was rushed and procedurally flawed, asserting that Trump was “wrongfully accused.” However, legal scholars point out that while the House can express disapproval or annotate its records, it cannot erase the historical fact of an impeachment.