Overview
- In a CNN interview, Mike Pence said Democrats would be very likely to impeach President Trump if they win the House in the 2026 midterms.
- Pence cited Trump’s first impeachment as precedent, saying Democrats once impeached him over a phone call.
- President Trump recently told supporters he expects Democrats would find a reason to impeach him if Republicans lose the midterms.
- During Trump’s second term Democrats have filed multiple impeachment resolutions, but they have not advanced under Republican control.
- Some outlets link renewed impeachment talk to a reported operation to arrest Nicolás Maduro and delays in releasing Epstein-related files, though those connections remain subject to further reporting.