MAJOR ALERT: “DONALD J TRUMP” THE “PRESIDENT” OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HAS BEEN IMPEACHED …

**WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 8, 2026** — In a historic and chaotic late-night vote, the U.S. House of Representatives impeached President Donald J. Trump on two articles of high crimes and misdemeanors, marking the third impeachment of a sitting president in American history.

The 218-212 vote fell almost entirely along party lines after a marathon 14-hour session. Democrats and three Republicans cited Trump’s alleged secret directive to withhold military aid to a key NATO ally unless its leader publicly endorsed his 2028 re-election bid. House Speaker Maya Torres called the move “a direct assault on the Constitution.”

“Today, the House fulfilled its solemn duty,” Torres said in a brief post-vote statement. “No president is above the law.”

Trump, who has been in office since January 2025, immediately denounced the impeachment as “the greatest witch hunt in history” in a Truth Social post that was viewed more than 47 million times within the first hour. “FAKE NEWS and radical left lunatics are trying to steal your country again,” he wrote. “We will WIN bigger than ever!”

The articles now head to the Republican-controlled Senate, where a two-thirds majority is required for conviction and removal. Senate Majority Leader Tom Cotton has already signaled the chamber will not take up the matter before the August recess, calling the House action “pure political theater.”

Markets reacted sharply in after-hours trading, with the Dow dropping more than 800 points before recovering slightly. World leaders issued cautious statements; the Kremlin offered “sympathy” while European allies expressed concern over potential instability.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters the President remains “focused on delivering for the American people” and will continue his schedule unchanged, starting with a rally in Florida tomorrow.

This is a developing story.