Democrats are looking increasingly likely to reclaim the House of Representatives on or before the 2026 midterm elections. In addition to providing a crucial check on the Republican agenda, control of the lower chamber of Congress gives Democrats the ability to impeach President Donald Trump. 

Trump has done two things that I consider outright impeachable: the first being his gross abuse of the pardon power, and the second being his illegal drone strike campaign against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. However, I caution Democrats against becoming gung-ho on impeaching Trump frequently. 

House Speaker Mike Johnson has warned of the likelihood of another Trump impeachment if Democrats retake the House next year. His forecast came on the heels of a defeated attempt on Dec. 11 from Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, to impeach Trump and kick-started a new round of impeachment talks.

Should they win a House majority less than a year from now, Democrats should use their newfound power with restraint. Another impeachment of weak standing will only embolden Trump and Republicans, and is likely to result in much of the same as it did in Trump’s first term.

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