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President Donald Trump took to Truth Social this week and did what he does best: stir the pot and dare his rivals to do something about it. In a blunt post, he called for Congress to “EXPEL THE BUM” — naming Representative Jamie Raskin (D‑MD) and taking a swipe at Representative Al Green (D‑TX). For conservatives who have long watched Democrats weaponize impeachment and oversight, the post is a rallying cry. For the rest of Washington, it’s another loud moment that will likely produce hot takes and little action.
What Trump actually said and who he named
On his Truth Social feed, President Donald Trump singled out Rep. Jamie Raskin, the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and accused him of repeatedly attacking Trump with impeachment efforts. Trump wrote that he agreed with conservative host Mark Levin and urged House Republicans to expel Raskin. He also mocked Rep. Al Green, pointing to past impeachment pushes. The language was sharp and aimed to put House Republicans on the spot: either answer the call for accountability, or explain why they won’t.
Why the post landed where it did
This isn’t random sniping. Raskin is a national figure who led impeachment efforts in the past and has been a visible critic of Trump. That makes him an easy target for a president who runs on toughness and retaliation. Trump’s post did two things at once: it prodded conservatives who see Raskin as emblematic of “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” and it forced House Republicans to decide whether to grandstand or govern.
Expulsion is rare — and deliberately so
Let’s be clear: the Constitution does give each chamber the power to expel a member. But it takes a two‑thirds vote of the House. That is a high bar. Expulsions are rare because our system favors stability over political revenge. Yes, there was a recent high‑profile expulsion that cleared the threshold, but that was an exception, not a new normal. So while Trump’s call makes headlines, the reality is that expulsion would be politically costly and procedurally difficult.
Why conservatives should care — and what should happen next
Trump’s post matters because it forces a conversation conservatives have been itching to have: accountability for political weaponization. If House Republicans are serious, they should pursue real remedies that can win votes — ethics reviews, censure resolutions, and targeted oversight of abuses. Empty threats and Truth Social fireworks are fun, but they don’t change behavior. So here’s a modest proposal: don’t cheer for spectacle. Push for durable rules that prevent serial impeachments used as political clubs. Call out bad actors. Win elections. That is how you change Washington for good, not just for a headline.
