[FrustratedMonky]

No, you are not overly pessimistic.

Trump was impeached before and nothing happened. He can continue to ignore congress. I wouldn't be surprised if at this point he abolishes congress, and even jokes at a press conference saying "I am the Senate".

[viccis]

He was impeached by the House but that does nothing without the Senate carrying out its trial, which requires an onerous 2/3rds vote. Obviously without the trial in Senate, nothing happens, and nothing ever will until one party gets 2/3rds control.

[dylan604]

Or enough members of his party find their spine. Not sure which is more likely telling me they are both just as unlikely to happen.