Trump warns of the risk of a third impeachment if the Republican party loses.
US President Donald Trump has just issued a stern warning to Republican lawmakers: They must win the 2026 midterm elections, or he faces the risk of impeachment by the Democrats once again.
On January 6th (local time), speaking at a conference of Republican lawmakers in Washington, President Trump emphasized the vital importance of the upcoming November congressional elections.
"You have to win the midterm elections, because if we don't win... they'll find a reason to impeach me. I'll be impeached," Trump bluntly told his allies.
American political history shows that the incumbent president's party has typically lost seats in the House of Representatives in midterm elections since 2006. Currently, the Republican Party controls the House by a narrow margin of 5 votes. This puts significant pressure on Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson to maintain their agenda.
At the convention, Trump called for unity, urging lawmakers to set aside their differences and focus on convincing voters about healthcare policies and election transparency. He also expressed his bewilderment at the voters' mindset: "They say, when you win the presidency, you lose the midterm elections. I wish you could explain to me what's going on in the public mind."
Despite the recent high-profile military actions in Venezuela, Trump is under pressure to shift his focus to domestic issues, particularly inflation and the cost of living – top concerns for Americans.
However, instead of delving into solutions to the price problem, the US President suggested that the Republican Party should campaign based on the strong growth of the stock market.
Regarding healthcare, Trump urged Republicans to be "more flexible" on abortion terms to avoid alienating moderate voters, amid strong Democratic campaigning for extensions of health insurance benefits.
Trump's second term saw efforts to expand executive power in areas ranging from immigration and tariffs to the military. The U.S. Supreme Court is now set to issue a crucial ruling on whether his widespread tariff imposition violated the authority of Congress.
Although most Republican lawmakers still express unwavering support, signs of independence are beginning to emerge. The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote this week to consider overriding the President's veto on infrastructure projects in Colorado and Florida.
In the past, Trump was impeached twice by the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives during his term from 2017 to 2021, but was acquitted both times by the Senate. Currently, several Democratic lawmakers have also filed documents alleging abuse of power during this term.
