President Donald Trump became the third president in United States history to be impeached on Wednesday after a vote in the House of Representatives.
And many celebrities took to their social media to sound off on the historic news, with several expressing their excitement and a few sharing their skepticism as to what will come next.
‘I expected this moment but I expected to be more joyful. Maybe jump up & do a happy dance. Maybe. But I’m just sad and heartbroken,’ Alyssa Milano tweeted.
‘What he’s left behind can’t be erased with this vote. The bigotry and xenophobia he’s emboldened. The lies. It will take generations to recover.’
Many celebrities took to their social media to sound off on the historic news of President Trump’s impeachment after the House of Representatives voted to impeach him
‘I expected this moment but I expected to be more joyful. Maybe jump up & do a happy dance. Maybe. But I’m just sad and heartbroken,’ Alyssa Milano tweeted
The House held two separate votes – one on each article of impeachment. Pelosi presided over the votes and largely kept her party in line. And she silenced a few Democratic lawmakers who cheered the outcome with a flick of her wrist. The speaker made it clear before the vote she did not want Democrats to be celebrating what she considered a grave constitutional matter.
The vote on the first article of impeachment – abuse of power – was 230 to 197. The vote on the second article – obstruction of Congress – was 229 to 198.
And while Milano was one of the few who expressed their worry, the bulk of celebs found themselves celebrating the news.
‘He wanted to make history,’ comedian DL Hugley chimed. ‘HE DID!! 1st President EVER to be #IMPEACHED IN HIS 1st TERM!!’
‘He wanted to make history,’ comedian DL Hugley chimed. ‘HE DID!! 1st President EVER to be #IMPEACHED IN HIS 1st TERM!!’
The sentiment was shared by Cole M. Sprouse, who added: ‘Time for a celebration’
‘What a time to be alive,’ tweeted Jordyn Woods
The sentiment was shared by Cole M. Sprouse, who added: ‘Time for a celebration.’
‘What a time to be alive,’ tweeted Jordyn Woods.
‘HAPPY HOLIDAYS, TWITTER,’ cosigned Amber Tamblyn.
Elizabeth Banks retweeted a link sharing that President Trump was the only President to graduate from Penn and also be impeached.
‘HAPPY HOLIDAYS, TWITTER,’ cosigned Amber Tamblyn
Elizabeth Banks retweeted a link sharing that President Trump was the only President to graduate from Penn and also be impeached
‘Impeached,’ Bette Midler tweeted on Wednesday evening
Padma Lakshmi and Jameela Jamil took the moment to share comical gifs expressing their reaction to the impeachment news
Padma Lakshmi and Jameela Jamil took the moment to share comical gifs expressing their reaction to the impeachment news.
‘When people ask why I keep calling out President Trump’s lies, crimes & cruelty I say it’s my duty as a US Citizen & the best way for this father to protect my daughters future,’ Tom Arnold tweeted. ‘Quinn Arnold was born four years ago today. Dad made this birthday extra special. #TrumpImpeachment.’
‘We have never had a President impeached while out campaigning acting as if nothing is going on back on Capitol Hill,’ Maria Shriver tweeted. ‘It’s fascinating. Now he will run as an impeached President for re-election. Historic. #ImpeachmentDay.’
Tom Arnold shared that the impeachment news was a birthday present to his daughter
‘We have never had a President impeached while out campaigning acting as if nothing is going on back on Capitol Hill,’ Maria Shriver tweeted. ‘It’s fascinating. Now he will run as an impeached President for re-election. Historic. #ImpeachmentDay’
Several celebs expressed their confusion toward the next steps in the process, with rapper Meek Mill even asking who the next president would be
Several celebs expressed their confusion toward the next steps in the process, with rapper Meek Mill even asking who the next president would be.
Others took to their Instagram to share snaps of their facial reactions when seeing the news, including Bella Thorne.
Many celebrities made reference to Trump’s sexual assault allegations and dealing with women.
‘This is for all the victims of sexual assault… impeached,’ tweeted Natasha Rothwell.
Others took to their Instagrams to share snaps of their facial reactions when seeing the news
Both Cole Sprouse and Lisa Rinna posted on their Insta story when the impeachment news was announced
‘This is for all the victims of sexual assault… impeached,’ tweeted Natasha Rothwell
The sentiment was shared by John Cusack, who said: ‘He’s obsessed with women coming to get him. Pelosi living in his head’
The sentiment was shared by John Cusack, who said: ‘He’s obsessed with women coming to get him. Pelosi living in his head.’
Still, actors like Josh Gad focused on the importance of voting in the next election.
‘Don’t gloat. Vote,’ he said. ‘2 much depends on this next election. if u care about having health care with pre-existing conditions, if u care about having a habitable planet, if you care about the rule of law, if you care about lower prescription drugs, if you care about gun violence, vote.’ ‘
Cher, in all her great wisdom, posted a cryptic message slamming republicans for trying to purge democrat votes.
Still, actors like Josh Gad focused on the importance of voting in the next election
Cher, in all her great wisdom, posted a cryptic message slamming republicans for trying to purge democrat votes