Who has the power to impeach the President?

The House of Representatives has the constitutional authority to impeach the President. Impeachment is the formal process by which the House brings charges against an official, including the President, for misconduct. This process is outlined in Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which specifies that a majority vote in the House is required to impeach.

Once the House votes to impeach, the process moves to the Senate, which conducts a trial to determine whether to convict and remove the President from office. It is important to recognize that while the Senate plays a crucial role in this process by conducting the trial and making the final decision on removal, the initial power to bring impeachment charges lies solely with the House of Representatives. This separation of powers ensures that the legislative branch has a mechanism to hold the President accountable for serious offenses, upholding the principle of checks and balances in the U.S. government.