Trump Warns House Republicans of Impeachment Risk

TLDR

• Trump told House Republicans that losing the 2026 midterms could trigger another impeachment attempt.
• He stressed party unity and framed elections as a defense against future Democratic-led investigations.
• Trump cited his past impeachments as unjust and politically motivated, referencing both 2019 and 2021 cases.
• His remarks were made on the fifth anniversary of the Capitol riot and after Maduro’s capture.
• Polymarket shows a 12% chance of impeachment by end of 2026, with fluctuating trends and active market trading.

President Donald Trump told House Republicans that losing the midterm elections could lead to another impeachment, urging the party to retain control. Speaking during a private retreat at the Kennedy Center, he warned that Democrats would seek to remove him again. His comments came on the fifth anniversary of the Capitol riot and days after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Trump Warns Republicans to Maintain Control of the House

Trump addressed Republican House members and stressed that winning the 2026 midterms is essential to avoid another impeachment.  He emphasized unity and expressed frustration over past proceedings, saying, “They impeached me twice, both times for nothing,” calling it politically driven.

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— Reuters (@Reuters) January 6, 2026

The meeting took place at the Kennedy Center, which Trump renamed by appointing a new board. Trump framed the upcoming elections as a battle to stop partisan attacks and secure the party’s legislative power. His message highlighted the risk of Democratic investigations should they regain control of Congress.

Trump References Capitol Riot and Impeachment History

His speech coincided with the fifth anniversary of the January 6 Capitol breach, which was the basis of his second impeachment. He repeated that he did not incite the violence, arguing that his speech was misrepresented.

Trump also brought up the 2019 impeachment related to Ukraine, again claiming he “did nothing wrong” in his dealings. Both cases ended in Senate acquittals. He accused Democrats of weaponizing impeachment and warned that history could repeat itself. The former president used the moment to reinforce his position and defend past actions.

Trump referenced the recent capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces. He credited his administration’s foreign policy for enabling that operation. By contrasting international wins with domestic conflict, Trump aimed to strengthen his leadership image. He ended his speech urging Republicans to unify and win.

Polymarket Records 12% Probability of Trump Impeachment by End of 2026

According to Polymarket at the time of press, market data shows a 12% chance that Donald Trump will be impeached by December 31, 2026. This probability has dropped by 2% recently, reflecting a slight market decline in confidence in that outcome. Trading volume on the market stands at $258,582, indicating sustained participant interest.

From August to October, the probability remained stable, fluctuating between 5% and 10% without sharp spikes. In November, activity increased slightly, and the chance rose to near 15%, reflecting greater market volatility. December brought a sharp climb, briefly pushing the chance above 20%, before settling near 15% again. Entering January, the probability dropped again toward 10%, followed by a slight rebound.