U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to House Republicans during a January 6 meeting, stating that losing control of Congress in this year's midterm elections could pave the way for renewed impeachment efforts against him. The remarks come as political analysts predict fiercely contested races across multiple battleground states.
Trump, who survived two impeachment trials during his first term in 2019 and 2021, framed the November elections as a critical defense against what he called "political persecution." His 2021 impeachment followed the Capitol riot that occurred exactly five years prior to this recent meeting with legislators.
While current polling suggests tight margins in key districts, constitutional scholars note that impeachment proceedings would require substantial Democratic gains in both chambers. The White House has not commented on whether President Trump's warning reflects specific intelligence about opposition strategies.
