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Last Updated:January 06, 2026, 23:04 IST
Donald Trump urged his party to prioritise the midterms, framing the election as crucial to blocking impeachment efforts.
US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump warned Republican lawmakers that a defeat at the polls could leave his presidency exposed, saying Democrats would move swiftly to impeach him if they regain control of Congress.
Speaking at a retreat of House Republican lawmakers in Washington, Donald Trump urged his party to treat the midterms as a political red line, arguing that control of Congress is essential to blocking impeachment efforts.
“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," Donald Trump said.
“I’ll get impeached," he added.
While losing the midterms would not remove Donald Trump from office, it could significantly weaken the Republican Party’s hold on Congress- an outcome that would complicate the passage of the president’s legislative agenda and sweeping reforms. A Democratic Party majority in the House would also give the opposition the authority to initiate impeachment proceedings.
What Are Midterm Elections?
Midterm elections in the United States are general elections held near the midpoint of a US President’s four-year term. They take place on Election Day- the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. During the midterms, all 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives are up for election, along with 33 or 34 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate, depending on the cycle.
In addition to congressional contests, 34 of the 50 US states elect their governors to four-year terms during midterm elections. Vermont and New Hampshire elect governors to two-year terms in both presidential and midterm years, bringing the total number of gubernatorial races during midterms to 36.
Midterm elections also include races for state legislatures and municipal offices, such as mayors and local councils. Ballots frequently feature citizen-initiated and legislatively referred measures, making midterms a broad test of political power at the federal, state and local levels.
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January 06, 2026, 23:01 IST
News world ‘I’ll Get Impeached If...’: Donald Trump Warns Republicans Ahead Of 2026 Midterms
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