The prospect of impeachment has re-entered the US political debate after Donald Trump warned Republican lawmakers that losing the midterm elections could expose him to renewed efforts to impeach him. Speaking to party members, Trump argued that a Democratic victory would almost certainly lead to another impeachment attempt.
In remarks highlighted by PBS NewsHour, Trump told Republicans that Democrats would “find a reason” to impeach him if they regain control of the House of Representatives. He framed the midterms as a high-stakes contest not only for party power but also for his own political survival.
Trump has already been impeached twice by the House of Representatives, in 2019 and again in 2021, with both cases ending in acquittal by the Senate. While the US Constitution does not limit the number of impeachment proceedings, any new effort would depend on Democrats winning a House majority and rallying sufficient political support.
The comments come amid an intensely polarised political climate and a closely watched race for control of Congress. With narrow margins expected, the outcome of the midterms could shape the legislative agenda and determine whether impeachment once again becomes a central feature of US politics.
For now, no impeachment proceedings are underway. Trump’s warning appears aimed at mobilising Republican voters and candidates by casting the election as a referendum on Democratic oversight and political retaliation.