Former Vice President Kamala Harris has a message for her party: if Democrats win back the House in next week's midterm elections, don't rush to impeach President Donald Trump again. Harris made the case during an interview Tuesday with MeidasTouch host Aaron Parnas, arguing that another impeachment would drain resources that Democrats could better use for oversight and investigations.
"I think that going in the direction of impeachment is not a good idea, just to be honest with you, just because we have limited resources," she said. Instead, Harris said the focus should be on accountability and investigations, with time and resources directed toward those efforts.
She pointed to her own experience in the Senate during a previous impeachment effort, recalling that "the votes aren't there." Harris urged Democrats to concentrate on delivering results after the election, including on Medicaid and ending the war, while staying "uncompromising" without becoming cruel.
Impeachment Fears Fuel GOP Midterm Push
Earlier this month, Trump urged Republicans to treat the upcoming midterms as if he were on the ballot, claiming the party performs better when he runs and that voters are less likely to turn out otherwise. He also warned, "if we don't win, they'll end up impeaching me."
Three days later, House Speaker Mike Johnson warned that Democrats would try to impeach Trump "on the first day" or "first or second day" if they captured the chamber, citing impeachment articles previously filed during the current Congress. However, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Democrats have neither ruled out nor committed to impeachment, pledging to follow the facts, law, and Constitution if they regain control.
Progressive House Democrats and candidates are moving away from calls to impeach Trump, criticizing efforts they view as performative political messaging, according to Axios last week. Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) and New Jersey candidate Adam Hamawy argued that impeachment should involve a substantive process rather than political theater.
Trump's Low Approval Fuels Midterm Concerns
Talks of the Democrats regaining control come as Trump's approval rating reached record lows. A recent poll found that 75% of respondents viewed the economy as "not so good" or "poor." Higher gas prices since the war in Iran began were among the factors cited for worsening economic sentiment and weaker assessments of the president's performance.
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) argued that Republicans' increased campaigning in traditionally Republican states suggests the party is concerned about competitive races ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Lieu said the GOP's spending and campaign visits indicate it sees the same warning signs as Democrats as they seek to regain control of Congress.
