A clear and comprehensive overview of presidential impeachment from a leading expert in the fieldAs a result of Donald Trumps presidency impeachment was once again thrust into the spotlight of American political discussion. However its history goes back to the very founding of the nation when American colonists remembering their grievances against their former king entrenched the process in their new Constitution.The Law of Presidential Impeachment breaks down both the law and politics of this process providing a comprehensive nonpartisan and uptodate explanation of the Constitutions various mechanisms for holding presidents accountable for their misdeeds. Based on a lifetime of scholarly research as well as unique experience as a witness and consultant in the impeachment trials of Bill Clinton and Donald Trump Michael J. Gerhardts new book takes the reader back to the basics of presidential impeachments. Rather than provide reasons for or against impeaching particular presidents he explains the law and procedures that govern impeachment examining a number of significant yet underexplored issues and themes. Gerhardt offers new perspectives on the subject arguing that it cannot be properly understood in a vacuum but must instead be viewed in the context of its coordination with such other mechanisms as criminal prosecutions censure elections congressional oversight and the Fourteenth and TwentyFifth Amendments.The Law of Presidential Impeachment will be an invaluable accessible guide for future generations giving them a succinct yet remarkably nuanced understanding of this core aspect of our executive branch and overarching governmental system.