Overview

• Republican strategists plan to make the prospect of a third impeachment a central theme in 2026 midterm campaigns to drive turnout among Trump supporters.
• The party’s eight-seat House majority currently blocks new impeachment proceedings but could shrink if Democrats surge in November 2026.
• Democratic leaders have rebuffed fresh impeachment bids, citing two past failed convictions and prioritizing cost-of-living and economic policy.
• Surveys by research groups show intense enthusiasm on both sides of the impeachment debate despite no formal proceedings under way.
• Trump allies such as Sen. Lindsey Graham warn that even an unsuccessful impeachment push could stall the administration’s agenda if Democrats gain control of the House.