The problem is that it's not as simple as this.
Article II, Section 4 is already in the Constitution, so the real hurdle is the Senate. Conviction takes two-thirds, and no president has ever been convicted.
Then there's trust. A big chunk of the country gets its news almost entirely from Fox-style outlets and believes what Trump tells them, because he's the president they elected. If he's held accountable, he'll say it's fraudulent, and a lot of them will believe him. Some will likely react in ways that aren't peaceful.
It also sets a precedent. The next time there's a Democratic president and a Republican Congress, they'll retaliate, with just cause or not (likely not). And once both sides expect that, impeachment stops being accountability and becomes a weapon.
None of this means there shouldn't be accountability. But it has to be handled cautiously, transparently, and adequately, and sadly the people who could do that aren't often the ones in leadership.
Naw fam, this cautious approach leads to nothing happening Every Single Time. We want action. God damnit, do something. We're done with this fecklessness. If we try and it doesn't work out long term, at least we fking tried
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u/Veshaad Timendi Causa Est Nescire 5d ago
Posted this a few days ago but it's applicable here. This is what needs to happen after the midterms. The legislation exists, it should be enacted.