Ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning about the future of his presidency, saying Democrats could move to impeach him if the Republican Party fails to retain control of Congress.
Speaking at a retreat for House Republican lawmakers in Washington, Trump stressed the importance of winning the midterms. “You gotta win the midterms because if we don’t, they’ll find a reason to impeach me,” he said. “I’ll get impeached,” Trump added, according to international news agency Reuters.
While a Republican defeat in the November midterm elections would not cost Trump the presidency, it could significantly weaken the party’s hold on Congress — a key pillar for advancing his policy agenda. Losing control of the House or Senate would give Democrats greater leverage and the power to initiate impeachment proceedings.
All 435 seats in the US House of Representatives and one-third of the 100 Senate seats are set to be contested in the upcoming elections.
The impeachment debate has intensified in recent days following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Several Democratic lawmakers and political figures have stepped up calls for action against Trump, accusing him of overstepping his constitutional authority during the Venezuela operation.
On Monday, Democratic lawmaker April McClain Delaney of Maryland urged the Democratic Caucus to “imminently consider impeachment proceedings,” calling Trump’s military action in Venezuela unacceptable. Her remarks marked the latest in a growing chorus of voices describing the episode as an impeachable offence.
California state senator Scott Wiener, who is contesting for Nancy Pelosi’s congressional seat, also demanded Trump’s impeachment, alleging an “illegal invasion and coup” in Venezuela.
New York Democrat Dan Goldman accused Trump of using “illegal and unconstitutional tactics,” comparing them to those employed by Maduro. Such actions, he said, undermine American democracy, violate the Constitution and embolden authoritarian leaders globally.
Echoing similar concerns, California Democratic leader Maxine Waters said Trump had no authority to bypass Congress to launch military strikes against a sovereign nation. She also criticised the president for openly suggesting that control over Venezuela’s oil was a motivating factor behind the operation.