Most Americans Say It's Time to Dump Criminal Trump

Polls show his job approval sinking as he faces criminal charges and allegations of sexual misconduct.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:07am

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Polls show that most Americans believe it's time for disgraced former President Donald Trump, a convicted felon and court-certified sexual predator, to be removed from office due to his criminal administration and the damage he has done to American democracy. Members of the British Parliament have called Trump 'morally corrupt' and a 'criminal' leader, while the Republican-led House has repeatedly rejected efforts to curtail Trump's reckless actions.

Why it matters

Trump's continued presence in politics and his influence over the Republican party pose a serious threat to American institutions and the rule of law. As a convicted felon and alleged sexual predator, Trump's continued hold on power undermines public trust and the integrity of the democratic process.

The details

The GOP-led House has twice rejected efforts to limit Trump's war powers, with Republicans accusing Democrats of being unpatriotic for trying to rein in the president's reckless behavior. Democrats have countered that Trump has conducted an 'illegal and disastrous war in Iran' without congressional approval, and that lawmakers must now decide whether to 'exercise our power to stop this chaos'.

  • In April 2026, polls showed Trump's job approval sinking to record lows.
  • In recent months, the British Parliament has condemned Trump as 'morally corrupt' and a 'criminal' leader.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States, who has been convicted of felonies and accused of sexual misconduct.

Edward J. Davey

A member of the British Parliament who has condemned Trump as 'morally corrupt' and a 'criminal' leader.

Nicole Wallace

A news anchor on MS Now who has reported on the Republican-led House's refusal to rein in Trump's actions.

Brian Mast

A Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee who has accused Democrats of wanting 'America to lose' in the conflict with Iran.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

A Democratic member of the House who has criticized Trump's 'illegal and disastrous war in Iran'.

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What they’re saying

“This is a reminder of how reckless, immoral and outside of international law this president is. He's a dangerous and corrupt gangster and that is how we must treat him.”

— Edward J. Davey, Member of the British Parliament

“They provided no rationale to the American people. They sought no legal authority from Congress, and they have descended our world and our global economy into chaos. And that was just the beginning.”

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democratic member of the House

“My Democrat colleagues really want America to lose. When it comes to Iran, who has been killing Americans, nothing. Crickets. Pure politics.”

— Brian Mast, Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee

The takeaway

Trump's continued presence in politics and his influence over the Republican party pose a serious threat to American democracy and the rule of law. As a convicted felon and alleged sexual predator, his refusal to accept the will of the people and his reckless actions have undermined public trust and the integrity of the democratic process.