At the federal level, Article II of the United States Constitution states in Section 4 that, "The President, Vice-President, and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other High Crimes and Misdemeanors." It is the ultimate punishment for a president, the most severe form a president can receive. Nevertheless, it is a long and complicated route to remove a political official from office. An impeachable offense is a political question that is divided by a majority of the U.S House of Representatives and two-thirds Senate.

In recent weeks, everyone has doubtlessly heard media series of events regarding the U.S. President. National and particularly international issues arise concerning his relationship with Russia as well as their implications during the latest presidential election. Moreover, the upcoming testimony of the former FBI Director James Comey seems not to have an influence on the impeachment proceeding stated by Texas Rep. Al Green, a Democrat in the House. Al Green said he will pursue the procedure at the next legislative conference on Capitol Hill, regardless of the investigation. …show more content…
But Al Green remains adamant and said, "For those who do not know, impeachment does not mean that the President would be found guilty. It simply means that the House of Representatives will bring charges against the President. It's similar to an indictment, but not quite the same