Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson warned that President Donald Trump could face impeachment if Republicans lose their majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections. Democrats, should they gain the majority, might initiate impeachment proceedings. Previous impeachment attempts against Trump did not lead to removal from office due to Senate votes.
Key Facts
- Mike Johnson, the House Speaker, issued a warning about potential impeachment at a conference.
- The warning is linked to Republicans possibly losing the House majority in 2026.
- Impeachment requires a simple majority in the House but removal needs a two-thirds Senate vote.
- Trump was impeached twice during his first term but was acquitted by the Senate each time.
- 140 House Democrats recently voted against tabling an impeachment motion against Trump.
- A new impeachment resolution listed Trump's posts and comments about certain Democrats and judges.
- The 2026 midterm election will occur on November 3.
- House Democratic leaders emphasize that impeachment requires thorough investigation and consensus.
