History will be made on Wednesday when the Democratically-controlled U.S. House of Representatives is expected to approve two articles of impeachment against President Trump.
If so, Trump will go down as the third president in U.S. history to be voted guilty of "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors" as set out in the Constitution.
The articles claim that Trump abused power and obstructed Congress.
"Taken together, the articles charge that President Trump has placed his personal, political interests above our national security, our free and fair elections, and our system of checks and balances," the House Judiciary Committee report says.
"He has engaged in a pattern of misconduct that will continue if left unchecked. Accordingly, President Trump should be impeached and removed from office," the report continued.
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Trump and his advisers repeatedly pressured Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate Trump's Democratic rival Joe Biden. According to witness testimony, the Trump administration held up military aid to the country to pressure Zelensky to comply.
Over 700 historians have encouraged the House to impeach Trump by signing a letter that calls his actions "a clear and present danger to the Constitution."
Notable signatories are historians Jon Meacham and filmmaker Ken Burns.
We are American historians devoted to studying our nation's past who have concluded that Donald J. Trump has violated his oath to "faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States" and to "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." His "attempts to subvert the Constitution," as George Mason described impeachable offenses at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, urgently and justly require his impeachment.
The signatories believe both articles of impeachment should be approved.
They say that Trump abused his power.
Among those most hurtful to the Constitution have been his attempts to coerce the country of Ukraine, under attack from Russia, an adversary power to the United States, by withholding essential military assistance in exchange for the fabrication and legitimization of false information in order to advance his own re-election.
They also belive he obstructed Congress.
President Trump's lawless obstruction of the House of Representatives, which is rightly seeking documents and witness testimony in pursuit of its constitutionally-mandated oversight role, has demonstrated brazen contempt for representative government.
The historians also say that Trump is worthy of impeachment for being complicit in Russia's attempts to undermine U.S. democracy.
Collectively, the President's offenses, including his dereliction in protecting the integrity of the 2020 election from Russian disinformation and renewed interference, arouse once again the Framers' most profound fears that powerful members of government would become, in Hamilton's words, "the mercenary instruments of foreign corruption."
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This isn't the first time that historians have spoken unfavorably of President Trump. Earlier this year, the Siena College Research Institute'snstitute's (SCRI) Survey of U.S. Presidents found Trump to be the third worst president in U.S. history.
The institute surveyed 157 presidential scholars who ranked the chief executives on their attributes, abilities, and leadership skills as well as accomplishments foreign and domestic. Geroge Washington topped the 2018 ranking with Franklin Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Thomas Jefferson rounding out the top 5.
While politicians, the media, and voters are mired in the fog of the current political milieu, historians have the ability to put a president in the context of the nation's history. Trump will have to do a major about face for the remainder of his time in the White House to avoid being anything but a historical disappointment.
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.