Infighting, failed messaging, and far-left demands threaten Democrat midterm hopes
President Trump is charging forward with his America First agenda — and Democrat leaders can’t agree on how to respond.
Some want all-out war. Others want caution. The result? A party in chaos, fractured by internal conflict and losing the narrative as Trump racks up wins.
On the far left, progressive activists are furious. They’re demanding impeachment, street protests, and headline-grabbing defiance. But moderate Democrats are warning against radical theatrics that risk alienating suburban voters, independents, and seniors — the very people they need to win the House in 2026.
The pressure is building. Liberal groups like Justice Democrats are publicly blasting party leadership for being “asleep at the wheel” and failing to mount a serious resistance. They say the Democrats “weren’t ready for this moment” and are letting Trump dominate the stage.
“There’s no urgency. No fight,” said one leftist spokesperson. “They’re letting Trump rewrite the rules — and doing nothing.”
The internal battle is especially fierce on immigration. The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia — a man deported during a crackdown but later found to be wrongly removed — has become a lightning rod. While progressive lawmakers rushed to El Salvador to champion his cause, moderates like Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) warned the man’s alleged MS-13 ties make the case politically toxic.
“This is not the hill to die on,” Cuellar said bluntly.
Then there’s impeachment — again. With Trump gaining momentum, far-left Democrats are pushing new articles of impeachment tied to his successful cryptocurrency ventures. Critics claim his family’s financial dealings are “unseemly,” though no legal wrongdoing has been proven.
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), one of the loudest impeachment voices, says she’d remove Trump “in a hot second.” But even her own party knows it’s a losing battle.
Privately, Democrat aides admit impeachment only plays into Trump’s hands. “It’s a show,” one insider confessed. “He turns it into fuel for his base — and it works.”
Trump isn’t taking it lightly. He’s now urging Republicans to consider removing Democrats who obsess over impeachment instead of doing their jobs.
Meanwhile, Trump’s approval among seniors, suburban voters, and independents remains solid — especially as he delivers on law and order, economic recovery, and border security. While Democrats argue, President Trump leads.
Conclusion:
Democrats are split, scrambling, and at war with themselves — while Trump continues reshaping Washington on his terms. If they can’t unite, 2026 could bring another red wave.