What Trump Did to Avoid a Third Impeachment
If the Democrats win back the House in 2026 and try to impeach Trump once more, Trump is taking every step to prevent it. Because he survived two impeachment trials, Trump understands the dangers he will now face from having the Democrats in control. In light of this, Trump is using five strategies to help keep the House in Republican hands so he doesn’t receive any further charges.
Step One: Ensuring Republicans Stay Within the Party
One of the main things Trump is working toward is making sure Republicans remain in the majority. Because he sees the risks in GOP lawmakers departing or being promoted, Trump is trying to maintain GOP control and stop it from falling to Democrats. He advised Mike Lawler, a New York Representative, last month to forget trying for Governor and instead focus on staying in Congress.
Step Two: Overcoming Key Obstacles
Trump is committed to removing possible threats from within the party by endorsing in-danger Republicans at the start of the election cycle. As a result, endorsements help the party keep challengers out and remain united. Gingrich has already allied with Andrew Garbarino and Troy Downing which makes it clear he intends to help guide the Republican bench. He wants to make sure Republican incumbents have little internal opposition so that the party can concentrate on the main fight ahead.
Step Three: Fundraising and Financial Mobilization
Fundraising remains a cornerstone of Trump’s strategy. He continues to be the GOP’s most prolific fundraiser, recently generating over $35 million for the National Republican Congressional Committee in a single event. With substantial cash reserves and a large campaign war chest, Trump is directing funds toward swing districts, attack ads, and pro-GOP initiatives. His financial clout not only reinforces loyalty within the party but also ensures that Republicans have the resources to defend vulnerable seats in the midterms.
Step Four: Strategic Candidate Recruitment
Trump is not merely supporting existing candidates; he is also taking an active role in recruiting new ones. Serving as a “closer,” Trump is personally involved in persuading electable figures to run in competitive swing districts. By recruiting loyalists who align closely with his political ideology and who are likely to oppose impeachment efforts, Trump is shaping a future Congress that will be resistant to Democratic initiatives, particularly those targeting him legally or politically.
Step Five: Framing the Midterms Around Impeachment
Beyond internal party maneuvers, Trump and his allies are leveraging the impeachment issue itself as a campaign message. According to Truthout, Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republican leaders are warning voters that a Democratic majority would immediately move to impeach Trump again. This strategy is designed to galvanize the GOP base by portraying Democrats as overly obsessed with revenge politics.
However, polling suggests that this tactic could backfire. A recent poll conducted by Research Collaborative and ASO Communications found that 52% of Americans support the idea of impeaching Trump again. Notably, this includes 84% of Democrats, 55% of independents, and even 20% of Republican voters. The implication is that while Trump tries to use the threat of impeachment to energize Republican turnout, the issue may actually serve as a motivator for Democrats and swing voters as well.
Democrats’ Cautious Approach and the Voter Pulse
Interestingly, most Democratic leaders are being cautious in their public approach to impeachment. While progressive figures like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez advocate for keeping impeachment on the table, more moderate leaders such as Rep. Pete Aguilar have emphasized that it’s not a current campaign priority. This measured approach suggests a recognition that while impeachment may energize the Democratic base, it could also alienate centrists if not handled strategically.
