Washington’s political landscape is trembling under new waves of conflict between President Donald Trump and the United States Congress. In recent days, the public has been bombarded with reports claiming that Congress has officially demanded Trump’s resignation and that the President is living in fear of being ousted. However, to properly understand this political “chess match,” we must peel back the dramatic layers to look directly at the legal and power realities unfolding on Capitol Hill.
Despite record-high political pressure, the truth is that there is no official resolution from either the House or the Senate requiring Mr. Trump to resign immediately. What we are seeing is an intense political pressure campaign from the Democratic Party, but it has not yet translated into a legally binding ultimatum.
Democratic lawmakers are using the strongest possible language to describe Trump’s actions—particularly the campaign in Venezuela—as “impeachable offenses”. They argue that Trump has violated the Constitution, abused his power, and ignored Congressional authority regarding issues of war and peace. However, labeling an action as “impeachable” and issuing a mandate for resignation are two entirely different concepts in the American legislative process.
At the center of the current legal battle is resolution H.RES 353, submitted in 2025. This is a comprehensive document featuring seven articles of impeachment, accusing Mr. Trump of a series of serious violations:
Obstruction of Congressional Oversight: Ignoring requests for information and documents.
Usurpation of the Power of the Purse: Using federal funds without the consent of the legislative branch.
International Aggression: Involvement in military operations in Venezuela without Congressional authorization.
First Amendment Violations: Attacking freedom of the press and freedom of speech.
Establishment of Illegal Offices (e.g., DOGE): Creating agencies outside the normal government structure that are beyond Congressional control.
Bribery and Tyranny: Linking official acts to personal business interests and establishing an authoritarian rule.
Despite the level of detail in this indictment, it remains “stuck” in the House Judiciary Committee. The reason is simple: Republicans currently control this committee and have no intention of advancing the impeachment of their own party’s President.
Donald Trump himself understands the rules of the game very well. In closed-door meetings with Republicans, he has shown no fear of a hypothetical “resignation order.” Instead, he has expressed genuine concern over the 2026 Midterm Election results.
Trump warned his party’s lawmakers: “If we lose control of Congress to the Democrats, they will certainly find a reason to impeach me”. This is the actual existential risk he faces. Republican political power in Congress is currently the only “shield” protecting him from the formal removal process.
While they cannot force Trump to resign, Congress is using other tools to restrain his power:
War Powers Resolution: The Senate has pushed for resolutions to limit Trump’s ability to use force in Venezuela without Congressional approval.
Oversight Hearings: Democrats are holding a series of hearings to expose the administration’s alleged wrongdoings to the public, building a dossier of evidence for the future.
Framing the Legal Narrative: Members with strong legal backgrounds are consistently asserting that Trump’s behavior is unconstitutional, reshaping public opinion and creating the legal framework for a potential impeachment after 2026.
All political roads in America currently lead to the November 2026 elections. If Democrats regain the House, the impeachment “conveyor belt” will be activated immediately. Conversely, if Republicans hold their ground, Mr. Trump will continue to maintain power despite the harshest criticisms.
Therefore, rather than waiting for a dramatic showdown where Trump steps down at the request of Congress, the public should focus on the substantive developments: the votes, the hearings, and most importantly, the upcoming election campaign. This is not a movie about a sudden collapse, but a prolonged war of attrition where the voters’ ballots in 2026 will be the final verdict.
