Texas Democratic Representative Al Green has once again made headlines by launching his first impeachment effort of 2025 against former President Donald Trump. Known for initiating three impeachment attempts during Trump’s first term, Green returned to the House floor with a fiery speech denouncing recent remarks by Trump regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
In an impassioned address, Green accused Trump of making light of what he described as “ethnic cleansing” in Gaza. “Ethnic cleansing in Gaza is not a joke, especially when it emanates from the President of the United States,” Green declared.
His remarks underscored a broader condemnation of both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Green did not hold back in his criticism of Netanyahu, asserting that, given the historical persecution of Jewish people, the Prime Minister should feel ashamed for tolerating such comments. “Knowing the history of his people,” Green said, “to stand there and allow such things to be said” is unacceptable.
The congressman emphasized the global influence of the U.S. presidency, warning that Trump’s words carry weight beyond national borders. “The most powerful person in the world… has the ability to perfect what he says,” Green stated, expressing alarm at the normalization of inflammatory rhetoric from such a high office.
Green framed his speech as a moral stand, invoking civil rights language with his repeated phrase, “And still I rise, Mr. Speaker.” His words echoed the sentiment that silence in the face of injustice—particularly involving international human rights—is complicity.
Although it is unclear whether Green’s new impeachment effort will gain traction, his statements have reignited debate over presidential accountability in foreign conflicts. The incident underscores growing tension in American political discourse surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict and the role of U.S. leadership in shaping international narratives.
