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By Open Chronicle News Desk | January 7, 2026
President Donald Trump warned House Republicans that losing control of Congress in November’s midterm elections would likely lead to another impeachment effort against him, according to lawmakers who attended a closed-door party retreat in Washington.
Speaking at the House Republican policy conference at the Kennedy Center, Trump told GOP members that a Democratic takeover of the House would place his presidency at immediate risk. He said that Democrats would look for any justification to impeach him if they gained control of the chamber.
Trump has repeatedly raised concerns about the GOP’s narrow House majority, which currently stands at 218 seats to 213 for Democrats. Historically, the party of a sitting president tends to lose seats in midterm elections, a trend that has made this year’s vote especially important for Trump’s political survival.
The president attempted to project confidence in Republican governance while also expressing frustration with voter sentiment. He argued that Republicans have delivered stronger policy outcomes than Democrats, while accusing the opposition of operating with greater unity and political aggression.
Trump was impeached twice during his first term, once in 2019 over allegations related to Ukraine military aid and again in 2021 following the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. He was acquitted in both cases, though the episodes continue to shape political debate.
Since returning to the office, Trump has faced mounting criticism from Democrats and international observers over several high-profile policies. These include the transfer of migrants to detention facilities in El Salvador and aggressive anti-drug operations at sea that resulted in more than 100 deaths. United Nations officials have questioned the legality of those military actions, stating they have no clear basis in international law.
The situation escalated further after US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro earlier this month in an operation described by the administration as a law enforcement action. The mission has drawn widespread international criticism, with the United Nations Secretary General expressing concern that international legal standards were not followed.
Trump has since warned that leaders in Colombia and Cuba could face similar actions, statements that have alarmed diplomats and human rights groups. Chilean President Gabriel Boric accused Trump of violating international law and human dignity, while other regional leaders expressed concern about growing instability.
Democratic lawmakers say the Maduro operation has intensified discussions about impeachment. Representative Maxine Waters said the seizure of a foreign head of state represents a dangerous expansion of presidential power that cannot go unchallenged. She argued that Congress has a duty to respond even if Republicans refuse to act.
With the midterm elections approaching, Trump’s warning to Republicans highlights how deeply political survival and foreign policy decisions have become intertwined, raising the stakes for both parties as control of Congress hangs in the balance.