Rep. Shri Thanedar’s quixotic quest to impeach President Donald Trump has crashed spectacularly into a wall of internal Democratic Party scorn.
The Michigan congressman, undeterred by reality, introduced seven articles of impeachment on Tuesday, only to be swiftly rebuked by his own party, as the Daily Mail reports. Turns out, even liberals have limits on their tolerance for political theater.
Weeks ago, Thanedar began his solo crusade to impeach Trump, culminating in a Tuesday House floor stunt. Charges ranged from bribery to obstruction of justice, a laundry list of grievances that failed to inspire his colleagues. This wasn’t a rallying cry; it was a cry for relevance.
Democrats, smelling a fiasco, held a closed-door meeting Wednesday to squash Thanedar’s plan. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler led the charge, dismissing the effort as a pointless distraction. The party’s message was clear: focus on governing, not grandstanding.
“This is the dumbest f***ing thing,” one anonymous Democrat told Axios, capturing the caucus’s raw frustration. The sentiment wasn’t isolated; another called Thanedar a “dumbs***,” proving civility takes a backseat when egos run amok. These aren’t zingers -- they’re warning shots.
Thanedar, a pharmaceutical entrepreneur turned politician, seemed blindsided by the backlash. “Some Democrats have called me lunatic,” he whined, conveniently noting Trump used the same insult. Equating party criticism with Trump’s barbs? That’s a stretch even for a rookie.
By Wednesday, Thanedar’s resolve crumbled under pressure. He announced he wouldn’t force a vote on impeachment, opting instead to “add to my articles” and “rally support.” Good luck with that -- his colleagues seem more likely to rally for his resignation.
“After talking with many colleagues, I have decided not to force a vote on impeachment today,” Thanedar said in a statement. The retreat was less a strategic pivot than a forced surrender to political gravity. Actions, as they say, have consequences.
At a press conference, Thanedar doubled down, vowing to revise his articles and win bipartisan support. “Instead, I will add to my articles of impeachment and continue to rally the support of both Democrats and Republicans,” he declared. Spoiler alert: Republicans aren’t lining up to join this circus.
Meanwhile, Trump, ever the showman, mocked the impeachment push at a Michigan rally celebrating his first 100 days. “What the hell did I do, they want to impeach me,” he quipped, delighting supporters. The crowd’s laughter underscored the absurdity of Thanedar’s gambit.
“Did I just hear I’m being impeached again? They’ve gone totally crazy,” Trump added, turning Thanedar’s stunt into rally fodder. The president’s glee was palpable, and why not? Thanedar handed him a political gift on a silver platter.
Thanedar’s colleagues weren’t laughing. A Democrat aide, dripping with disdain, told the Daily Mail, “Shri is killing his career so brutally you’d think it was one of his lab animals.” The jab referenced a report alleging Thanedar abandoned over 100 dogs at a research facility -- a scandal that haunts his impeachment crusade.
The dog controversy, reported earlier this year, paints Thanedar as a man with questionable judgment. Launching a doomed impeachment effort while dodging animal cruelty allegations? That’s not courage; it’s a masterclass in self-sabotage.
Thanedar isn’t entirely alone -- Rep. Al Green of Texas is also drafting impeachment articles against Trump. Green, however, hasn’t announced a timeline, suggesting he’s savvier about picking battles. Thanedar could learn a thing or two about reading the room.
For now, Thanedar’s impeachment dream is on life support, sustained only by his stubbornness. His party’s patience, however, is wearing thin, and bipartisan support remains a fantasy. Political careers have ended for less.
The lesson here is simple: grand gestures don’t win wars when your allies desert you. Thanedar’s impeachment flop proves even Democrats tire of woke posturing when it’s this blatantly futile. Karma, as they say, is a swift teacher.
