Summary
President Donald Trump has warned that if Republicans lose control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, he could be impeached. He emphasized the importance of Republicans maintaining their majority to avoid impeachment threats. All House seats and 33 Senate seats will be contested in the November elections.
Key Facts
- President Trump spoke to Republicans about the risk of his impeachment if they lose the midterm elections.
- The House has the power to impeach officials for serious misconduct.
- The Senate holds a trial for an impeached president and can remove him with a two-thirds vote.
- All 435 House seats and 33 Senate seats will be up for election in November.
- Trump is encouraging redistricting maps to favor Republicans, a process known as gerrymandering.
- Texas, Missouri, and North Carolina have implemented gerrymandering to benefit Republicans.
- Democrats have also used gerrymandering in California.
- Trump currently has an approval rating between 42-45% and faces challenges such as economic concerns and military actions.
