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A newly launched petition calling for the impeachment of Donald Trump has rapidly gained momentum, drawing renewed national attention to the former president’s polarizing legacy and the enduring political divisions that continue to define American public life. Created by the activist collective Blackout The System, the petition has amassed tens of thousands of signatures in a short period of time and is approaching the highly symbolic threshold of 100,000 supporters—a number often viewed as a benchmark for demonstrating widespread public engagement.
The speed with which the petition has circulated underscores a reality that many political observers have noted since Trump left office: public dissatisfaction among his critics has not dissipated with time. Instead, it has evolved into new forms of activism, often driven through online platforms that allow grievances to be organized, quantified, and amplified almost instantly. For supporters of the petition, the rising signature count represents more than simple opposition; it is framed as evidence of sustained anger and unresolved concerns about accountability, ethics, and democratic norms.
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