AOC Smacked Down by Fellow Democrat Fetterman on Impeaching Trump
By Eric Thompson | June 24, 2025
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s latest attempt to gin up impeachment efforts against former President Donald Trump was swiftly shut down — not by Republicans, but by a fellow Democrat: Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman.
The progressive congresswoman, known for her headline-chasing stunts and far-left ideology, is once again pushing to invoke impeachment proceedings, this time citing Trump’s decisive military response to Iranian aggression.
But even within her own party, the appetite for another Trump impeachment circus appears to be vanishing — if it ever existed. Sen. Fetterman dismissed AOC’s demands as unserious, sarcastically branding the effort as little more than “just a Tuesday” for the Trump-haters in Washington.
Speaking to the press on Capitol Hill, Fetterman was blunt: “This is what they do — they want to impeach Trump every time he breathes. It’s become a hobby for them,” he said. “I’m more focused on issues that actually matter to Pennsylvanians, like jobs and inflation — not another impeachment fantasy.”
AOC had tried to spark fresh outrage following Trump’s authorization of a targeted strike on Iranian missile infrastructure in retaliation for Tehran’s recent aggression toward Israel and American assets in the region. Ocasio-Cortez claimed the strike was “unconstitutional,” despite legal scholars and military officials noting the President acted within his Article II powers as Commander-in-Chief.
Fetterman, no stranger to controversy himself, made it clear he wasn’t going to be dragged into another baseless political war. His dismissal of AOC’s remarks marked a rare moment of public opposition within the Democratic Party — and one that suggests growing weariness with the left wing’s performative politics.
The strike on Iran, which came after verified intelligence showed that Tehran was preparing an attack on U.S. allies, was met with bipartisan support in several corners of the government. Even some Democrats, typically critical of military intervention, expressed support for the limited and strategic nature of the operation. But AOC, predictably, tried to use the moment to reignite impeachment chatter.
Ocasio-Cortez claimed the strike “could provoke World War III,” echoing hyperbolic language reminiscent of the left’s panic during Trump’s first term. Her statement was widely criticized, with conservative pundits and even moderate Democrats accusing her of dramatizing national security for political points.
Political strategist Mark Penn commented, “Americans are tired of this theater. AOC seems more interested in chasing headlines than crafting real policy. She misunderstands the role of the Commander-in-Chief and misuses the impeachment clause of the Constitution.”
Fetterman’s remarks reflect a broader divide emerging within the Democratic Party. While the progressive wing remains obsessed with undoing Trump’s legacy at any cost, moderate and pragmatic members appear to be shifting toward issues voters actually care about — the economy, energy costs, crime, and securing the southern border.
For Christian conservatives, this episode reinforces a troubling trend: the weaponization of impeachment for ideological vengeance rather than constitutional fidelity. As the Bible warns against false accusations and injustice in the courts (Exodus 23:1-2), the left’s repeated attempts to remove Trump from power — whether in office or not — appear increasingly vindictive and unfounded.
The impeachment clause in the Constitution was not designed to serve as a political weapon. It was crafted to remove sitting presidents who commit actual “high crimes and misdemeanors,” not to settle partisan grudges or appease a restless base. Yet Ocasio-Cortez and her allies continue to twist its purpose for what critics call “media virtue signaling.”
Even Trump critics within the Democratic Party are growing fatigued. Fetterman’s blunt tone has resonated not only with Republicans but with independents who are exhausted by Washington’s dysfunction and thirst for political spectacle.
Conservative voters and commentators have applauded Fetterman for his clarity and willingness to speak out. Daily Wire host Matt Walsh praised Fetterman’s response on social media, writing, “When a Democrat tells AOC to sit down and focus on real problems, it’s worth taking note. Maybe there’s hope for sanity.”
Meanwhile, Trump supporters have taken the pushback as a sign that the former president’s America First foreign policy — strong, measured, and strategic — still commands respect, even among reluctant Democrats. Trump’s quick, calculated strike on Iran sent a message that America will protect its interests without getting mired in endless wars.
The current atmosphere in Washington is volatile, but as the 2024 election season heats up, more Democrats may distance themselves from AOC-style radicalism in hopes of appealing to voters tired of the left’s moral crusades and legislative stagnation.
AOC’s political misfire this time may not just be another headline; it could mark a turning point where even her own party begins to say, “Enough.”
As the American people watch the D.C. drama unfold, many — especially Christian conservatives — are reminded that leadership requires wisdom, humility, and a heart for justice. Proverbs 29:12 warns, “If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.” It’s clear that some in the Democratic Party are beginning to reject the lies, theatrics, and vendettas — and for many, that’s a welcome sight.
