Kathrine Frich
Donald Trump is sharpening his message to fellow Republicans.
Speaking behind closed doors, he framed the vote as a fight for political survival.
His remarks underline how deeply impeachment still shapes his relationship with Democrats and his own party.
Stark message
U.S. President Donald Trump said Republicans must win the 2026 midterm elections or face renewed impeachment efforts from Democrats.
He made the comments at a meeting with Republican lawmakers in Washington, according to European Pravda.
Trump argued that Democrats would not hesitate to move against him if given the opportunity.
He portrayed them as more aggressive than Republicans when it comes to using political power.
In his view, the midterms will determine whether his presidency can continue without major confrontation.
Impeachment fears
“You gotta win the midterms ’cause if we don’t win the midterms, it’s just gonna be… I mean, they’ll find a reason to impeach me. I’ll get impeached,” Trump told lawmakers.
The president said Democrats would inevitably look for grounds to launch proceedings, regardless of the circumstances.
His comments suggest he sees impeachment as a political weapon rather than a legal process.
Election stakes
The 2026 midterms will see all seats in the House of Representatives contested, along with one third of the Senate.
Control of Congress could shift depending on the outcome.
However, even a strong Democratic performance would not automatically translate into Trump’s removal from office.
Conviction in an impeachment trial requires a two-thirds majority in the Senate.
Given that only a portion of senators will face voters, Republicans are expected to retain roughly half of the chamber even in a worst-case scenario.
Past precedents
Trump has a unique place in U.S. political history. He was the first president to be impeached twice while in office.
Neither impeachment led to his removal, as the Senate failed to reach the required majority in both cases.
Those episodes have continued to shape Trump’s rhetoric and his warnings to supporters.
Sources: European Pravda
