 Promotional artwork for the demonstration | |
| Date | July 2, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Location | United States |
| Type | Demonstrations |
| Cause | Opposition to President Donald Trump |
| Arrests | 3 (Philadelphia) |
| Website | impeachmentmarch |
The Impeachment March, sometimes referred to as the "Impeach Trump" protest,[1] was a series of rallies against the president of the United States, Donald Trump, held nationwide on July 2–4, 2017, advocating that Congress begin the impeachment process against him. Events took place in more than 40 cities throughout the U.S. and in Mérida, Mexico.[2] Organizers accused President Trump of violating the U.S. Constitution, specifically the Foreign Emoluments Clause and the Domestic Emoluments Clause, and claimed he committed obstruction of justice by dismissing Sally Yates and James Comey. They also cited Trump's alleged interference with the Federal Bureau of Investigation's review of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections and his travel ban issue as reasons for his impeachment.
The demonstrations were mostly peaceful, though three people were arrested in Philadelphia. Many featured speeches by politicians and local activities, and some attracted counter-protesters who wanted to show their support for Trump. Events were organized by various organizations, including affiliates of the Indivisible movement.
- ^ Gross, Allie (July 2, 2017). "Detroiters join thousands across the U.S. calling for Trump impeachment". Detroit Free Press. Gannett Company. ISSN 1055-2758. OCLC 474189830. Archived from the original on July 15, 2017. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
- ^ "Impeachment Event - Merida". Facebook.com. July 2, 2017. Archived from the original on February 10, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021.