Washington DC: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) warned that any attempt by Democrats to impeach him after taking control of Congress next year could backfire politically and “destroy” their party, dismissing concerns that the opposition would pursue such a move following its sweeping midterm victories.
Speaking at the White House for the first time since the midterm election results, Trump said he was not concerned about the possibility of impeachment, insisting there were no grounds for removing him from office.
“I think it would destroy the Democrat Party if they did that,” Trump said when asked about the prospect of Democrats initiating impeachment proceedings, according to AFP.
Asked whether he was worried about such a move, Trump responded, “No, no, no, not even a little bit.”
He further defended his presidency, questioning why Democrats would seek to impeach him and claiming the country was performing better than at any point in its history.
“It would be impeachment for no reason. For what? For having a successful country? A country is more successful now than anytime in its history,” he said.
Trump signals willingness to work with Democrats
Despite the escalating political tensions following the election, Trump indicated that he could work with Democrats in Congress, provided they did not seek to obstruct his administration’s agenda.
“I’ll get along probably with the Democrats unless they want to be destructive, but I have the power of the veto,” he said.
His remarks come as Democrats prepare to take control of both chambers of Congress in January 2027, giving the opposition party greater influence over legislation, congressional investigations and oversight of the Trump administration.
Democrats make major gains in midterm elections
Democrats secured a significant victory in the 2026 midterm elections, winning control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives and delivering a major setback to Trump and the Republican Party.
According to The Hill, Democrats needed to gain at least four seats to take control of the Senate but secured at least seven, exceeding the number required for a majority.
Rising fuel prices, partly linked to the Iran war, concerns over the economy and declining approval ratings for Trump emerged as key factors behind the Republican setbacks. Democrats capitalised on voter dissatisfaction with the administration’s handling of economic pressures and foreign policy.
A Fox News poll conducted in mid-October put Trump’s job approval rating at 36%, while 64% of respondents disapproved of his performance.
The Democratic takeover of the Senate will significantly strengthen the party’s ability to scrutinise the administration, launch congressional investigations and influence the confirmation of federal officials and judges.
The results also pave the way for Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer to return as majority leader in 2027, placing him in a stronger position to shape the legislative agenda and challenge the Trump administration.
With Democrats set to control both chambers, Trump’s presidency is likely to face heightened congressional scrutiny, setting up a potentially contentious second half of his term.
