India-born Democrat leader Shri Thanedar, who represents Michigan's 13th Congressional District, announced on Monday that he had introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. This comes just a day before President Trump is expected to hold a rally in Macomb County to mark his first 100 days in office.
"Donald Trump has repeatedly demonstrated that he is unfit to serve as President and represents a clear and present danger to our nation’s constitution and our democracy," said Rep. Thanedar in a statement. "His unlawful actions have subverted the justice system, violated the separation of powers, and placed personal power and self-interest above public service. We cannot wait for more damage to be done. Congress must act."
“This is not about partisanship. It’s about protecting our democracy and ensuring that no one, not even a President, is above the law,” Thanedar said in a statement.
Who is Shri Thanedar?
Shri Thanedar is an Indian-American politician, businessman, and author. Born on February 22, 1955, in Belgaum, Karnataka, India, he grew up in a lower-middle-class family and worked odd jobs as a teenager to support his family. He earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, a master’s from the University of Mumbai, and a Ph.D. in polymer chemistry from the University of Akron in 1982. He moved to the U.S. in 1979 and became a citizen in 1988.
Thanedar built a successful career in chemical testing and pharmaceuticals. In 1991, he bought Chemir Analytical Services for $75,000, growing it to $16 million in revenue by 2005. He also acquired Azopharma, which grew rapidly but went bankrupt during the 2008 recession. In 2010, he founded Avomeen Analytical Services, selling a majority stake in 2016 and sharing $1.5 million with employees. He was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year three times (1999, 2007, 2016)
Thanedar is a Democrat and has served as the U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District since 2023, after being a Michigan State Representative (2021-2022). He ran for Michigan governor in 2018 but lost the Democratic primary.
He’s written two autobiographies: one in Marathi (2004) and The Blue Suitcase in English (2008). Thanedar lost his first wife, Shamal, to suicide in 1996; he has two sons, Neil and Samir. He married Shashi in 1999 and lives in Detroit.
"Donald Trump has repeatedly demonstrated that he is unfit to serve as President and represents a clear and present danger to our nation’s constitution and our democracy," said Rep. Thanedar in a statement. "His unlawful actions have subverted the justice system, violated the separation of powers, and placed personal power and self-interest above public service. We cannot wait for more damage to be done. Congress must act."
“This is not about partisanship. It’s about protecting our democracy and ensuring that no one, not even a President, is above the law,” Thanedar said in a statement.
I have introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump.
— Congressman Shri Thanedar (@RepShriThanedar) April 28, 2025
When Trump ignores the Constitution, Congress, and the courts, he is not “fighting for America.”
He is tearing it down and endangering our democracy. pic.twitter.com/40iBTZKjkC
Who is Shri Thanedar?
Shri Thanedar is an Indian-American politician, businessman, and author. Born on February 22, 1955, in Belgaum, Karnataka, India, he grew up in a lower-middle-class family and worked odd jobs as a teenager to support his family. He earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, a master’s from the University of Mumbai, and a Ph.D. in polymer chemistry from the University of Akron in 1982. He moved to the U.S. in 1979 and became a citizen in 1988.
Thanedar built a successful career in chemical testing and pharmaceuticals. In 1991, he bought Chemir Analytical Services for $75,000, growing it to $16 million in revenue by 2005. He also acquired Azopharma, which grew rapidly but went bankrupt during the 2008 recession. In 2010, he founded Avomeen Analytical Services, selling a majority stake in 2016 and sharing $1.5 million with employees. He was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year three times (1999, 2007, 2016)
Thanedar is a Democrat and has served as the U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District since 2023, after being a Michigan State Representative (2021-2022). He ran for Michigan governor in 2018 but lost the Democratic primary.
He’s written two autobiographies: one in Marathi (2004) and The Blue Suitcase in English (2008). Thanedar lost his first wife, Shamal, to suicide in 1996; he has two sons, Neil and Samir. He married Shashi in 1999 and lives in Detroit.
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