A growing number of Americans have signed petitions calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump during his second term, reflecting continued political divisions across the country. Two of the most widely shared campaigns have attracted significant public attention, with supporters arguing that the president should face congressional scrutiny over a range of actions and policies.

One campaign, titled “Impeach Trump Again,” was launched by the constitutional advocacy organization Free Speech For People on Inauguration Day in January 2025. The group says it has gathered more than one million signatures and lists numerous reasons for impeachment, including Trump’s pardons related to the January 6 Capitol attack, efforts to end birthright citizenship, and what it describes as abuses of presidential power. A separate campaign organized by Blackout The System has also gained widespread support, accusing the administration of corruption, constitutional violations, and policies that negatively affect public education, veterans, and social assistance programs.

Despite the large number of signatures, these petitions do not have any legal authority to force impeachment proceedings. Public petitions can demonstrate public opinion and raise awareness, but they cannot require Congress to take action. The former White House “We the People” petition platform is no longer active, meaning there is no official federal process triggered by online petitions.

Under the U.S. Constitution, only the House of Representatives has the authority to begin impeachment proceedings by introducing and voting on articles of impeachment. Lawmakers have already submitted formal impeachment resolutions, including H.Res.537, but whether they advance depends entirely on congressional debate, committee action, and votes—not on the number of petition signatures collected online.