House impeaches Trump for "incitement of insurrection" (second impeachment)

Historic Second Impeachment The House impeached Trump with 232-197 vote, making him the only president impeached twice. Ten Republicans crossed party lines--the most bipartisan presidential impeachment in history. The single article charged 'incitement of insurrection' based on the Ellipse speech and subsequent inaction. Speed and Necessity The one-week turnaround from attack to impeachment (fastest in history) reflected the extraordinary circumstances: a president who had just incited violence against the legislative branch was still in power with nuclear codes. Democrats argued impeachment was necessary to create a constitutional record. The Republican Split The ten Republican votes (including Liz Cheney, the #3 House Republican) created a brief moment where accountability seemed possible. But McCarthy's Mar-a-Lago pilgrimage 15 days later would signal the party's true direction: rehabilitation over accountability. Long-Term Significance This impeachment established precedent that incitement of violence against Congress is impeachable, even if the Senate later failed to convict. The House action preserved the historical record that Trump was formally charged with the attack.