Stewart Resmer, a Vietnam-era Marine Corps veteran and outspoken advocate for government transparency, has joined a growing chorus demanding the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Resmer, a former Hollywood stuntman who lives in Wayne Township, outlined seven articles of impeachment in a fiery public statement, accusing Trump of “tyrannical overreach” and “betrayal of constitutional principles”.
Resmer, who served in the Marine Corps from 1969 to 1970, gained national attention after removing a Confederate flag from a shuttered banquet hall in Wayne, a symbolic act he described as rejecting racism and upholding accountability.
Known for leveraging New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA) to expose alleged governmental secrecy, Resmer has positioned himself as a watchdog against corruption.
His call for impeachment aligns with broader criticisms from veterans and lawmakers, including Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.), who introduced identical articles of impeachment in Congress earlier this week.
Resmer’s demands mirror those formally filed by Thanedar, reflecting widespread concerns about Trump’s actions during his second term. The articles allege:
- Obstruction of Justice and Abuse of Executive Power: Accusations include unlawful deportations, defiance of court orders, and weaponizing the Department of Justice .
- Usurpation of Appropriations Power: Trump is accused of dismantling agencies and withholding congressionally allocated funds .
- Abuse of Trade Powers and International Aggression: Critics cite economically destabilizing tariffs and threats of military action against sovereign nations .
- Violation of First Amendment Rights: Retaliation against critics, media, and attorneys exercising free speech .
- Creation of an Unlawful Office: Establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which critics argue unconstitutionally empowers billionaire Elon Musk to oversee federal restructuring .
- Bribery and Corruption: Allegations include soliciting foreign emoluments and dismissing criminal cases for political gain .
- Tyrannical Overreach: Consolidating power, eroding civil liberties, and defying constitutional limits .
Resmer’s stance echoes broader frustrations among veterans.
Mary Trump, the president’s niece, recently condemned his “contempt” for service members, citing layoffs at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and his dismissive response to the deaths of four soldiers in Lithuania.
Meanwhile, Trump’s DOGE-led federal workforce cuts have disproportionately impacted veterans, who make up 30% of federal employees .
The White House dismissed Resmer’s demands as a “reckless political act,” with spokesperson Liz Huston defending Trump’s policies as “firmly rooted in the will of the American people”.
However, Resmer and allies argue that Trump’s actions, including the removal of military webpages celebrating diversity among service members, undermine the armed forces’ legacy and morale.
While the impeachment push has garnered support from progressive groups and some Democrats, it faces steep odds in the GOP-controlled House.
Trump was impeached twice during his first term but acquitted by the Senate both times.
Resmer, however, insists urgency is critical: “This isn’t about partisanship—it’s about saving democracy from authoritarianism.”
As the VA prepares for further layoffs and the DOGE continues restructuring federal agencies, Resmer vows to amplify his campaign, urging Congress to “defend the Constitution before it’s too late.”
With veterans like Resmer and lawmakers such as Rep. Thanedar leading the charge, the impeachment effort underscores deepening divisions over Trump’s governance and the role of military service in American democracy.