Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is not committing to launching a new impeachment effort against President Donald Trump, even as calls for it grow louder on the Left. While some Democrats are promising to push for impeachment if they regain control of Congress, Schumer is holding back — at least for now.
The idea of impeaching Trump again could become a major campaign talking point for Democrats during the upcoming midterm elections. But during an appearance Sunday on CNN’s State of the Union, Schumer avoided making any direct promises.
Growing Support for Impeachment Among Democrats
Schumer’s comments came after Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) voiced strong support for the idea during a town hall event. Speaking to voters, Ossoff said he believes Trump’s actions have “exceeded any prior standard for impeachment” but admitted that pursuing it would only be possible if Democrats regain a majority in the House of Representatives.
“I agree with you,” Ossoff told a voter asking about impeachment. “But the only way to achieve what you want is to have a majority in the United States House of Representatives.”
Schumer’s Response: “Fighting Him Every Day”
When CNN host Dana Bash asked Schumer if he agreed with Ossoff’s remarks, Schumer said he believed Trump was “violating the rule of law in every way.”
However, Schumer stopped short of saying that Trump’s actions were explicitly impeachable.
“We’re fighting him every single day, in every way,” Schumer said. “Our goal is to show the American people over and over again — whether it’s the economy, tariffs, Russia, or the rule of law — how bad he is.”
Schumer added that it’s too early to predict what actions Democrats might take if they regain the majority, saying, “It’s too far away to even judge.”
Tension Within the Democratic Party
Schumer’s cautious approach may reflect pressure he’s faced within his own party. Earlier this year, he was criticized by fellow Democrats for not taking a tougher stance against Republicans, especially after he helped them pass a temporary funding bill that avoided a government shutdown.
Some Democrats even called for Schumer to step down from his leadership role.
Growing Chorus for Impeachment
Ossoff is far from the only Democrat advocating for impeachment. Several House members have recently spoken out in favor of holding Trump accountable, including:
- Rep. Al Green (D-TX), who said Democrats need to have “the will” to impeach Trump.
- Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN)
- Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA)
- Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA)
- Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI)
- Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-CA)
- Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA)
Volunteer group Citizens’ Impeachment has been keeping track of lawmakers’ positions. As of now, they report 16 Democrats publicly supporting impeachment, 11 Republicans opposing it, and more than 400 lawmakers listed as having “no comment.”
Trump’s Impeachment History
Donald Trump was impeached twice during his first term. Both times, the Democratic-led House charged him, but the Senate acquitted him, falling short of the two-thirds majority needed for removal from office.
Despite this history, renewed calls for impeachment show that the debate around Trump’s conduct remains a major political issue — one that could shape the coming election cycle.