Third impeachment attempt against Trump – Axios
Republicans are preparing for another possible attempt by the Democratic Party to remove the U.S. president following the midterm elections next year. According to Axios, advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump are getting ready for the likelihood...
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Republicans are preparing for another possible attempt by the Democratic Party to remove the U.S. president following the midterm elections next year.
According to Axios, advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump are getting ready for the likelihood of a third impeachment if Democrats regain control of the House after the 2026 midterm elections.
During Trump's first term, House Democrats impeached him twice: first in December 2019 for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, and then in January 2021 for incitement of insurrection in relation to the January 6 Capitol riot.
Axios reports that Trump’s pollster John McLaughlin has indicated that another impeachment attempt is almost certain if Republicans do not retain control of the House next year. “We cannot lose the midterms,” he emphasized, noting the importance of passing Trump’s tax cuts to prevent a recession.
Currently, Republicans hold a majority in the House, which reduces the likelihood of any immediate impeachment efforts succeeding. However, Democratic lawmakers are already laying the groundwork for potential actions in the future.
Recently, Democratic Representative Shri Thanedar of Michigan introduced seven articles of impeachment against Trump, which include charges such as obstruction of justice, abuse of power, usurpation of power, bribery, and corruption. Thanedar described Trump as “unfit to serve as President” and a “clear and present danger” to the U.S. Constitution and democracy.
Similarly, earlier this month, Texas Democrat Rep. Al Green pledged to initiate impeachment proceedings against the president within 30 days, asserting that Trump “does not deserve” to hold office.
In response to the looming threat of future impeachment, Republican strategists are working to expedite the passage of Trump's legislative priorities, such as making the 2017 tax cuts permanent and introducing new tax relief measures before the election cycle.
According to the U.S. Constitution, the House of Representatives can impeach the president with a simple majority vote. If that occurs, the Senate conducts a trial, where a two-thirds vote is required for conviction and removal from office—a threshold that was not met during Trump’s previous impeachments.
A Trump adviser remarked to Axios that previous impeachment efforts “did nothing,” while the White House has consistently dismissed the Democrats' actions as politically driven and ultimately without effect.
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
According to Axios, advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump are getting ready for the likelihood of a third impeachment if Democrats regain control of the House after the 2026 midterm elections.
During Trump's first term, House Democrats impeached him twice: first in December 2019 for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, and then in January 2021 for incitement of insurrection in relation to the January 6 Capitol riot.
Axios reports that Trump’s pollster John McLaughlin has indicated that another impeachment attempt is almost certain if Republicans do not retain control of the House next year. “We cannot lose the midterms,” he emphasized, noting the importance of passing Trump’s tax cuts to prevent a recession.
Currently, Republicans hold a majority in the House, which reduces the likelihood of any immediate impeachment efforts succeeding. However, Democratic lawmakers are already laying the groundwork for potential actions in the future.
Recently, Democratic Representative Shri Thanedar of Michigan introduced seven articles of impeachment against Trump, which include charges such as obstruction of justice, abuse of power, usurpation of power, bribery, and corruption. Thanedar described Trump as “unfit to serve as President” and a “clear and present danger” to the U.S. Constitution and democracy.
Similarly, earlier this month, Texas Democrat Rep. Al Green pledged to initiate impeachment proceedings against the president within 30 days, asserting that Trump “does not deserve” to hold office.
In response to the looming threat of future impeachment, Republican strategists are working to expedite the passage of Trump's legislative priorities, such as making the 2017 tax cuts permanent and introducing new tax relief measures before the election cycle.
According to the U.S. Constitution, the House of Representatives can impeach the president with a simple majority vote. If that occurs, the Senate conducts a trial, where a two-thirds vote is required for conviction and removal from office—a threshold that was not met during Trump’s previous impeachments.
A Trump adviser remarked to Axios that previous impeachment efforts “did nothing,” while the White House has consistently dismissed the Democrats' actions as politically driven and ultimately without effect.
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
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