House Democrats may already be laying the groundwork for another impeachment fight against President Donald Trump.
During an interview on NBC News, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declined to rule out impeachment if Democrats regain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
The comments immediately drew attention because they came after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggested the country has moved beyond the point where impeachment should merely be discussed.
NBC’s Kristen Welker asked Jeffries directly whether Democrats would seek to impeach Trump if they win back the House.
Jeffries did not dismiss the possibility.
“We haven’t ruled anything in or ruled anything out in terms of accountability,” he said.
That response is likely to raise concerns among Republicans and Trump supporters who argue that Democrats remain focused on investigations and political battles rather than addressing the issues facing American families.
At the same time, Jeffries insisted that Democrats want voters to focus on their economic message heading into the midterms.
He said Democrats plan to campaign on lowering living costs, reforming health care, addressing immigration policies, ending U.S. involvement in what they describe as unnecessary foreign conflicts, and combating government corruption.
Still, the impeachment question overshadowed much of the discussion.
For many voters, the prospect of another impeachment battle could become a major issue in the next election cycle.
Trump has already faced multiple impeachment efforts during his political career, and his supporters have frequently argued that Democrats have used impeachment as a political weapon rather than a constitutional safeguard.
Jeffries also spoke about what Democrats see as their path back to power.
According to the New York congressman, Democrats need only a small number of seats to regain control of the House. He pointed to recent election results and expressed confidence that voters will support candidates focused on economic concerns.
The Democratic leader argued that many Americans feel the American Dream has become harder to achieve.
He said families deserve affordable housing, quality health care, strong schools, good-paying jobs, and a secure retirement after years of hard work.
Republicans, however, are expected to counter that message by highlighting inflation, border security, crime, energy costs, and national security concerns.
With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, control of Congress could determine not only the future of President Trump’s legislative agenda but also whether Democrats pursue additional investigations or impeachment proceedings.
For now, Jeffries is keeping his options open.
And his refusal to take impeachment off the table is certain to become a talking point as both parties prepare for what could be one of the most consequential midterm elections in recent memory.