Donald Trump has acknowledged that he fears facing a third impeachment attempt if Republicans fail to secure victories in this year’s midterm elections.
The president—who has already endured two impeachment proceedings—shared his concern on Tuesday, January 6, warning that Democrats would inevitably manufacture grounds to remove him from office should Republicans lose control of Congress. Speaking candidly, Trump told supporters that party unity was essential to preventing another impeachment effort.
“You have to win the midterms,” he said. “If we don’t, they’ll come up with a reason to impeach me again.”
This rare admission of political vulnerability marked a noticeable shift for a leader often seen as dismissive of legal and public scrutiny. With several key midterm races approaching that could weaken Republican power, Trump’s remarks suggested growing uncertainty about his standing with voters.
During the first year of his second term, Democrats have gradually improved their polling position, fueled by voter unease over Trump’s immigration stance, foreign policy decisions, and management of the economy.
Trump delivered his comments at the opening of a full-day policy forum for House Republicans held at the Trump–Kennedy Center, a performing arts venue recently renamed in his honor. There, he acknowledged that parts of his agenda had failed to connect with the public, while also criticizing the media for what he described as a lack of coverage of his accomplishments—particularly on illegal immigration and a recent agreement aimed at reducing prescription drug prices.
Despite highlighting those achievements, Trump encouraged Republicans to center their campaigns on more divisive cultural issues, including transgender women’s participation in sports and efforts to combat violent crime.
He also pressed lawmakers to put aside internal disagreements and present a unified front if they hoped to defeat Democrats in November.
Healthcare, especially abortion policy, was another focus of Trump’s message. He urged Republicans to reclaim the issue from Democrats and adopt a more pragmatic approach, amid internal disputes over the Hyde Amendment, a long-standing law restricting federal funding for abortions.
“You have to be a little flexible,” Trump told lawmakers. “You’ve got to work something out.”
Additionally, the president reiterated his support for stricter voter ID requirements—a topic that remains closely associated with his continued, unsubstantiated claims that the 2020 election was rigged against him by Joe Biden, claims that helped fuel the January 6 Capitol unrest.
