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The issue is what can a President be impeached for?

Per the constitution.
"The President, Vice President and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors."

Essentially if the president acts against the country they can be impeached. So, having debt approved by congress or starting a foreign war approved by congress or tax policies approved by congress do not seem to fall under the constitution of what someone can be impeached for. Being a bad leader or having a bad congress is not grounds for removal as it is written.

Perhaps the question should be "Should we amend what constitutes grounds for impeachment of public officials?"