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Schumer Leaves Door Open for Third Trump Impeachment if Democrats Regain Congress

The Senate Minority Leader emphasized it is too early to predict priorities while reaffirming daily opposition to Trump's alleged rule-of-law violations.

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Overview

  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declined to rule out prioritizing another impeachment of President Trump if Democrats regain congressional control after the 2026 midterms.
  • Schumer stated it is too early to predict future priorities but reiterated that Democrats are actively opposing Trump's alleged violations of the rule of law.
  • Progressive lawmakers, including Sen. Jon Ossoff and several House Democrats, have called for immediate impeachment actions against Trump.
  • Schumer reaffirmed his commitment to his leadership role, dismissing ongoing criticism from within his party over his cautious approach and past decisions.
  • Trump was previously impeached twice by a Democratic-controlled House but acquitted both times by a Republican-led Senate, shaping current Democratic strategic calculations.