How to Think About Impeachment No. 3—and the One After That
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TL;DR
- Democrats anticipate winning a majority in the House and potentially the Senate.
- Republicans are not heavily campaigning on impeaching Donald Trump.
- Democrats are divided on the issue of impeachment, often prioritizing political calculation over principle.
- A Democratic House majority would conduct impeachment proceedings, but Senate conviction is unlikely without Republican support.
- Investigations are expected to be broad, covering personal corruption, lawlessness, and incompetence, and may involve criminal charges against Trump and his associates.
- The article suggests Democrats should pursue impeachment multiple times if necessary to complete the work.
- Key figures like Jim Jordan, Pete Hegseth, Scott Bessent, Marco Rubio, Howard Lutnick, and J.D. Vance are mentioned in connection with alleged wrongdoings or enabling behavior.