- Johnson warns conservatives: lose the House in 2026 midterms and Democrats may pursue a third impeachment of President Trump.
- Recent Democratic resolutions show growing appetite for impeachment, though removal remains unlikely without a two thirds Senate vote.
In a fiery speech over the weekend, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) delivered a clear message to conservatives: Hold onto the House majority in next year’s midterm elections, or risk seeing President Donald Trump face impeachment proceedings for a third time.
Speaking at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest conference in Phoenix, Arizona, Johnson framed the 2026 midterms as a make-or-break moment for the Republican agenda.
“Everything is on the line in the midterms in 2026, and we have much more to do,” he said.
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“But if we lose the House majority, the radical left, as you’ve already heard, is going to impeach President Trump. They’re going to create absolute chaos. We cannot let that happen.”
Johnson’s remarks come amid ongoing tensions in Congress over Democratic efforts to hold Trump accountable through impeachment.
Just weeks ago, a resolution introduced by Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) forced a House vote on articles accusing the president of abusing power and threatening lawmakers and judges.
Though the measure was tabled by a vote of 237-140, with 47 Democrats voting “present,” it highlighted deep divisions—and a growing, if limited, appetite among some Democrats to pursue impeachment.
The Latest Impeachment Push
Rep. Al Green filed H.Res. 939 on December 10, 2025, charging Trump with two articles of impeachment.
The first accused the president of abusing power through a Truth Social post that Green interpreted as calling for the execution of several Democratic lawmakers for “seditious behavior.”
The White House clarified that Trump was not advocating for their deaths.
The second article focused on alleged threats to judicial independence, including attacks on federal judges online.
Green defended his resolution, stating: “While the House ultimately tabled my impeachment resolution, the diversity of support for this impeachment includes ranking members of full committees, subcommittees, and persons from different political caucuses.
This should send a powerful message to President Trump. He should understand now that targeting people is not only harmful to the people he targets, but also harmful to the continuation of his presidency.”
Top House Democrats, including Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, voted “present” and issued a joint statement emphasizing the gravity of impeachment.
“Impeachment is a sacred constitutional vehicle designed to hold a corrupt executive accountable for abuse of power, breaking the law and violating the public trust,” they said.
“The effort traditionally requires a comprehensive investigative process… None of that serious work has been done, with the Republican majority focused solely on rubber stamping Donald Trump’s extreme agenda.”
The vote saw 140 Democrats oppose tabling the resolution, a notable increase from earlier attempts this year, though not enough to advance it.
Trump’s History of Impeachment
This isn’t the first time Trump has faced impeachment.
During his first term, the House impeached him twice—once in 2019 for abuse of power related to Ukraine and again in 2021 over the January 6 Capitol riot.
In both cases, the Senate acquitted him, allowing him to remain in office (or, in the second instance, leave it without removal).
A third impeachment would be unprecedented, but Johnson and other Republicans see it as a real threat if Democrats regain the House in November 2026.
Even then, removal from office would require a two-thirds Senate vote—unlikely with Republicans holding the majority.The Republican National Committee echoed Johnson’s concerns.
National press secretary Kiersten Pels told Newsweek: “Democrats have made it clear that if they regain power, their agenda won’t be bringing down costs or securing the border — it will be launching partisan impeachment crusades against President Trump and his administration.”
Ongoing Democratic Efforts
Impeachment talk has simmered throughout Trump’s second term.
Earlier in 2025, Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) introduced seven articles of impeachment, though he later withdrew the effort under pressure.
Other resolutions have targeted Trump administration officials, reflecting frustration among some Democrats with the administration’s policies.
These efforts have largely failed under the current Republican-controlled House, but Johnson’s warning underscores how closely tied the GOP’s midterm fortunes are to protecting Trump from further proceedings.
What Happens Next?
The 2026 midterms are set for November 3, 2026.
Republicans currently hold a slim House majority, and historical trends show the president’s party often loses seats in midterms.
Johnson urged attendees at AmericaFest to stay engaged: “Everything is on the line… and I know you won’t [let that happen].”
For now, impeachment remains a long shot.
But as political rhetoric heats up, the battle for House control next year will be closely watched—not just for policy, but for whether Trump could face yet another constitutional showdown.
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