Trump Warns of Impeachment if Republicans Lose Midterm Elections

The New York Times•January 6, 2026•general

Key Points:

Over the past year, President Trump has actively sought to rewrite the history of the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, framing it as a response to alleged election fraud despite evidence to the contrary.
On the fifth anniversary of the attack, Trump reiterated claims that American elections are corrupt and expressed concern about a potential Republican loss in the midterm elections, suggesting he expects a third impeachment if Democrats regain control.
The Trump administration launched a new webpage criticizing Democrats and former Vice President Mike Pence for certifying the 2020 election results, accusing Pence of "cowardice" for not opposing the certification.
Throughout the year, Trump has pushed to change election rules, influence state and local election systems, supported election