Bill > AJR17

This Joint Resolution, originating from the California Legislature, urges President Donald J. Trump to resign to prevent the divisive process of impeachment, citing concerns related to potential violations of the Foreign Emoluments Clause, which prohibits federal officials from accepting gifts or benefits from foreign states without Congress's consent, and the Domestic Emoluments Clause, which restricts the President from receiving additional compensation beyond their salary from the U.S. or its states. The resolution highlights that President Trump has not divested his ownership in the Trump Organization, leading to criticisms from the Office of Government Ethics and a lawsuit alleging conflicts of interest and violations of these constitutional clauses. Furthermore, it references the President's firing of FBI Director James Comey during an investigation into Russian ties and the alleged leaking of classified information to Russian officials as potential grounds for obstruction of justice and other "high Crimes and Misdemeanors" as outlined in the Constitution for impeachment. If the President does not resign, the resolution calls for the United States Congress to impeach him and directs the Chief Clerk to send copies of this resolution to various federal officials.