United States. Possible impeachment proceedings, dismissals, and resignations now that the Democrats hold the majority in Congress, in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
#Impeachment in the United States is the formal process by which the House of Representatives charges a federal official with misconduct. It functions like an indictment (bringing charges), not a conviction or automatic removal from office. Removal (and possible disqualification from future office) requires a separate trial and conviction in the Senate.
IN THE UNITED STATES, NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW, NOT EVEN THE PRESIDENT.
“Now that the U.S. Democratic Party has control of #Congress—because they hold majorities in both the #House of Representatives and the #Senate—they have already said they will conduct ‘4 deep and complete investigations’ related to the Donald Trump administration and, in particular, the entire Trump family and #corruption. The Democrats have not only just produced a ‘blue tsunami’ against the Republicans, but worse, ‘Republican hell’ has now just begun.”
As of mid-November 2026, following Democrats’ midterm victories that give them control of both chambers for the 120th Congress (starting January 2027), the main individuals from the Trump administration under discussion for impeachment are certain Cabinet secretaries (civil officers eligible under the Constitution). White House staff and non-Cabinet roles generally cannot be impeached and face calls for resignation, subpoenas, or intensive oversight instead.
Primary Impeachment Targets (Cabinet Officials).
These have formal articles of impeachment already filed or strong public backing from Democratic leaders:
1. Pete #Hegseth, Secretary of Defense (sometimes styled Secretary of War). This is the clearest and most advanced target. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced eight articles focused on alleged War Powers Resolution violations in the Iran conflict (#UnitedStates and #Israel war against #Iran), civilian casualties (including a reported school strike), Caribbean/Pacific boat strikes described as extrajudicial, the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and retaliation against Sen. Mark Kelly. A recent House procedural vote (roughly 211-204) referred the resolution to committee, effectively blocking a floor vote in the lame-duck session. Incoming House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries has publicly called himself a “hard yes” on impeaching Hegseth and stated that he “has got to go,” citing abuse of power and the Iran war. Democrats are widely expected to revive the effort in January. There have also been long-standing calls for him to resign or be fired.
2. Robert F. #Kennedy Jr., #RFKJr, #RFK, Secretary of Health and Human Services. Rep. Haley Stevens introduced articles (H.Res.944, December 2025) alleging abuse of authority and undermining public health, including large-scale cancellation of biomedical research grants. Sen. Bernie Sanders (expected to chair the Senate HELP Committee) has said he is “absolutely open” to impeachment, criticizing “crazy conspiracy theories.” Incoming Sen. Annie Andrews and others have called for his removal. Sen. Ron Wyden has launched an investigation into whether Kennedy lied to Congress about a 2019 Samoa trip. Multiple Democrats have urged him to resign.
3. Linda #McMahon, Secretary of Education. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici introduced articles (H.Res.1391, June 2026) with roughly a dozen-plus Democratic cosponsors. The charges center on alleged illegal transfer of Education Department offices and programs (including special education, civil rights, and others) to other agencies without congressional approval, false or misleading statements to Congress during confirmation and later, and related breaches of public trust by withholding or canceling appropriated funds.
4. Todd #Blanche, Attorney General. Several Democrats, including Reps. Hank Johnson and Deborah Ross, have publicly advocated impeaching him. Incoming House Judiciary Committee Chair Jamie Raskin has indicated Blanche could face impeachment hearings. Allegations relate to politicization of the Justice Department, retribution, and other conduct. No formal articles have advanced as far as the others.
5. Howard #Lutnick, Secretary of Commerce. Top House and Senate Democrats told Fox News Digital that Lutnick is among the senior officials being considered for congressional hearings, investigations, and potential impeachment proceedings, alongside Senate inquiries into U.S. chip export policies to China.
There are calls for the resignation, investigation, or potential impeachment of U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (Trump administration appointee and former Cantor Fitzgerald CEO) primarily over two main issues: his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and, more recently, his handling of Nvidia AI chip export controls amid a Chinese intelligence-related scandal. Additional ethics/conflict-of-interest concerns involving his family’s business interests have fueled criticism. Cabinet secretaries are rarely impeached (removal usually happens via presidential firing or resignation); these are mostly political and oversight-driven calls, with Democrats signaling stronger action after gaining congressional majorities in the 2026 midterms.
#Epstein Ties and Alleged Misrepresentations.
Released Epstein files (under the Epstein Files Transparency Act) showed ongoing contact and business links years after Lutnick publicly claimed he cut ties in 2005. He had described Epstein (a next-door neighbor in New York) as “disgusting” after a 2005 townhouse visit and said he decided never to be in a room with him socially, for business, or philanthropy. Later statements included claims of “zero time” or only limited, inconsequential interactions.
Bipartisan calls for resignation followed in early 2026 (e.g., Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), and others). Critics focused on the discrepancy with prior public statements rather than any allegation of involvement in Epstein’s crimes (none has been made against Lutnick). House Oversight Democrats demanded resignation after a May 2026 transcribed interview, citing evasive answers and lack of candor. The White House has generally stood by him, describing the coverage as distraction and noting limited interactions with no criminal accusations. Lutnick has maintained the contacts were limited and inconsequential.
Some commentary and online posts have explicitly said “impeach,” but the formal emphasis has been on resignation or firing.
#Nvidia/Jensen Huang Scandal and Export Controls (November 2026).
This is the most recent driver of scrutiny and Democratic talk of investigations or impeachment proceedings. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned amid reports of an affair with Alice Huang (no relation), a Megaspeed executive suspected by U.S. authorities of being a Chinese intelligence operative. Megaspeed (Singapore-based) has been a major buyer of advanced Nvidia AI chips and is alleged to have been involved in potential diversions toward #China, circumventing U.S. controls.
Critics allege Lutnick’s Commerce Department (which handles export controls and the Entity List) received classified warnings (including a memo involving State Department/Rubio input) about the relationship and risks but stalled tighter restrictions, blacklisting of Megaspeed, and related actions. Reporting indicates Trump approved tighter measures on multiple occasions, yet implementation lagged amid administration debates (with some pushback from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and others). There are also questions about approvals for advanced chip sales to Chinese-linked entities. Both Republicans and Democrats have called for Lutnick (and Huang) to testify; Sen. Tim Scott (R) requested appearances before the Senate Banking Committee. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others have pressed on loopholes and national security risks. White House officials have reportedly discussed whether to push Lutnick out, though Trump has expressed confidence in some accounts. Lutnick has agreed to testify.
Post-midterm (Democrats gaining House/Senate majorities), figures like Rep. Ted Lieu and Rep. Ro Khanna have explicitly linked this to investigations and potential impeachment proceedings against Lutnick (and others in the administration). No formal articles of impeachment appear to have been introduced as of mid-November 2026.
Other Concerns: Conflicts of Interest and Family Business.
Democrats (including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and others) have investigated or called for probes into potential ethics issues. Lutnick transferred much of his Cantor Fitzgerald stake to his sons (who now run aspects of the firm) after taking office. Criticisms involve the family’s involvement in financing or deals related to AI data centers, rare earths (e.g., USA Rare Earth transactions where Cantor acted as placement agent), and tariff-related activity that some allege could benefit from or conflict with Commerce Department policies Lutnick oversees. There have been letters to the Commerce Inspector General and questions about divestiture timing and recusal. Separate whistleblower allegations regarding older Cantor business practices have also surfaced in Epstein-related materials but are not central to the impeachment talk.
In short, the Epstein-related calls center on perceived dishonesty about the extent of a relationship with a convicted sex offender. The current Nvidia-related pressure focuses on national security, export control enforcement, and possible inaction despite warnings. These have combined with longstanding ethics questions to produce bipartisan resignation pressure and Democratic signaling of deeper investigations or impeachment efforts in the new Congress. Lutnick and the administration have denied wrongdoing, emphasized limited Epstein contact, and pointed to policy accomplishments.
6. Marco #Rubio, Secretary of State, United States National Security Advisor. House and Senate Democrats also named Rubio to Fox News Digital as a senior official under consideration for oversight hearings and potential impeachment efforts. Additional Cabinet members under discussion for investigations that could lead to impeachment include:
7. Markwayne #Mullin, Secretary of Homeland Security (who replaced Kristi Noem in March 2026) faces oversight related to immigration enforcement.
8. Kristi #Noem, 33rd Governor of South Dakota (January 2019 – January 2025), 8th United States Secretary of Homeland Security (January 2025 – March 2026), United States Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas (March 2026 – September 2026), Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary of State (incumbent). Noem remain subjects of potential subpoenas and investigations, though impeachment of former officers is uncommon and limited in practical effect.
[…] Rumors of an extramarital romantic/sexual relationship between #KristiNoem and Corey #Lewandowski (Trump’s 2016 campaign manager and later her close adviser) date back years. Reports from outlets including the Daily Mail, American Greatness, the Wall Street Journal, New York magazine, and others have cited anonymous sources, travel patterns, and anecdotes […] Bryon Noem is a longtime South Dakota insurance agent and the estranged husband of former South Dakota Governor and former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. He became South Dakota’s first First Gentleman in January 2019 following his wife’s gubernatorial election victory […] White House and political insiders gossiped that the marriage seemed “unconventional,” with some assuming Bryon was #gay, had a cuckolding arrangement, or was not interested in #women—speculation sometimes tied to the Lewandowski rumors. One secondhand account claimed Kristi once told a reporter her husband was gay (possibly as a justification) […] Kristi Noem filed for divorce in September 2026 in South Dakota, citing irreconcilable differences (for settlement purposes), in the wake of these reports. Bryon has indicated he may share his perspective if needed; the couple has three adult children […]
Non-Impeachable Officials Facing Calls to Resign or Intense Oversight.
White House staff and certain special roles are generally not “civil officers” subject to impeachment. Pressure takes the form of resignation demands, subpoenas, and hearings:
9. Stephen #Miller, White House Chief of Staff (elevated by Trump in early November 2026, replacing Susie Wiles; previously Deputy Chief of Staff and a central architect of #immigration policy). Democrats including Robert Garcia (incoming Oversight Committee leadership) have told him to “lawyer up.” Hakeem Jeffries and others have called for him to be fired. Latino and immigrant-rights groups have urged immediate subpoenas on immigration enforcement, deaths in custody, and related policies. He is a top target for compelled testimony.
10. Tom #Homan, White House Border Czar. Not a formal Cabinet position. House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar has described him as “at the very top” of the Oversight Committee’s list. Democrats plan subpoenas for testimony on immigration operations, spending, ICE practices, and related issues. Groups have also called for his appearance under oath.
11. Donald #Trump (45th & 47th President of the United States) himself remains a topic of discussion for a possible third impeachment (incoming House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries has not ruled it out), but many Democrats emphasize Cabinet-level accountability and investigations into family business dealings, Epstein-related matters, #ICE operations, and other issues as more immediate priorities. Conviction in the Senate requires a two-thirds vote, which is unlikely without substantial Republican support even with a Democratic majority.
A third impeachment of Donald Trump is being sought primarily by some House Democrats (and advocacy groups) over alleged high crimes and misdemeanors during his second term (beginning January 2025), now that Democrats control both chambers of Congress after the November 2026 midterms.
Trump was impeached twice in his first term (2019–2020 over Ukraine-related abuse of power/obstruction, and 2021 over January 6) and acquitted both times in the Senate. Formal articles have already been introduced in the current Congress, though they have not advanced under Republican control. With Democrats taking power in January 2027, the House could vote to impeach; a Senate trial would still require a two-thirds majority for conviction and removal, which is widely viewed as unlikely without substantial Republican defections.
Democratic leaders (including incoming House leader Hakeem Jeffries) have so far emphasized investigations, oversight, and “affordability” issues over immediate impeachment. Figures such as Kamala Harris have advised against prioritizing it, citing limited resources and the low chance of conviction. Individual members and outside groups, however, are actively pushing it. Trump has dismissed the prospect, asking “What have I done?” and claiming strong results in office.
Primary reasons cited in the articles of impeachment.
The most comprehensive set is H.Res.1575 (introduced September 24, 2026, by Rep. Steve Cohen, D-TN), which lists roughly 26 articles. A narrower earlier effort was H.Res.1486 (by Rep. Al Green, D-TX, focused on ICE/CBP operations). Key overlapping allegations include:
Unauthorized military actions and war-powers violations: Ordering strikes on Iranian nuclear sites (e.g., June 2025) without congressional authorization or full War Powers Resolution compliance; lethal strikes on vessels in international waters off Venezuela (killing over 100 people, described as extrajudicial); and domestic deployments of National Guard/Marines to U.S. cities against local officials’ objections.
Immigration enforcement and due-process claims: The birthright-citizenship executive order (later struck down by the Supreme Court as violating the 14th Amendment); invocation of the Alien Enemies Act and related deportations (including the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case, where courts found defiance of orders); and conditions involving the CECOT prison in El Salvador. Green’s resolution separately alleged ICE/CBP actions that undermined constitutional rights and judicial oversight.
Election-related claims: Repeatedly asserting the 2020 election was stolen and casting doubt on the integrity of the 2026 midterms, framed as undermining democracy.
Alleged corruption, emoluments, and personal enrichment: Claims of personal financial benefit via cryptocurrency ventures, stock trades in relevant companies, foreign investments, and other business activities while in office; pardons allegedly linked to donors or financial interests; an IRS-related settlement and proposed “Anti-Weaponization Fund”; and actions such as demolishing the White House East Wing for a private ballroom or self-commemorative renaming of institutions (e.g., involving the Kennedy Center). As the American people grow poorer, the Trump family grows richer. The grifters have already been identified. The combined net worth of the Trump family is estimated at roughly $10 billion+: 1. #DonaldTrump “Krasnov”: $7.3 billion+, 2. Donald #TrumpJr. (#DonJr.): $500 million, 3. #Eric Trump: $750 million, 4. #Ivanka Trump: $100 million, 5. #Tiffany Trump: $10 million, 6. #Barron Trump: $150 million, 7. #Melania Trump: $50 million, 8. Jared #Kushner: $1 billion+.
Abuse of power against institutions, opponents, and norms: Loyalty tests or Schedule F-style reclassification of the federal workforce; mass firings of inspectors general without required notice; alleged political prosecutions of figures such as James Comey, Letitia James, and Adam Schiff; restrictions or pressure on the press, law firms, and universities; impoundment of appropriated funds and efforts to dismantle or restructure agencies (e.g., Department of Education, USAID via DOGE); and unilateral tariffs under emergency powers (challenged as usurping Congress’s taxing authority). Multiple articles also allege defiance of court orders and separation-of-powers violations. In total, how many official, secret, or classified documents, etc., has Donald Trump stolen? Regarding the total number of documents involved in the federal investigation: Over 13,000 total government documents were recovered from Donald Trump’s Mar a Lago estate across several batches and the subsequent #FBI search. More than 300 classified documents were identified within those recovered files. 31 specific classified documents were explicitly listed in the criminal indictment as the basis for the felony counts of willful retention. What is the true relationship between Donald Trump and the former #SovietUnion (#USSR), #Russia, the #Kremlin, #Putin, and the #KGB? Is Trump “#Krasnov”? What role has the #CIA played in all this? What was #Melania Trump’s real relationship with Jeffrey Epstein? Just “friends”?
These are the formal allegations in the introduced resolutions. Supporters treat them as clear high crimes and misdemeanors warranting accountability and a constitutional standard. Critics (including Trump allies and many Republicans) describe them as policy disagreements, legitimate exercises of executive authority, or political retribution after two prior failed impeachments. Court rulings have blocked or struck down some of the cited executive actions (e.g., birthright citizenship), while others remain contested.
In short, the push exists because of the breadth of second-term actions that some Democrats label impeachable, combined with their new majorities, even as party leadership remains cautious about the politics and prospects of success.
These developments draw from contemporaneous reporting (The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Time, Bloomberg News, Newsweek, The Atlantic, AP, Financial Times, USA Today, Reuters, The Guardian, Le Monde, El País, The Times of India, Der Spiegel, Xinhua, RT [Russia Today], TASS and others) on articles already filed, statements by Jeffries, Sanders, Garcia, and others, and the procedural outcome of the recent Hegseth effort. Priorities and specific charges can evolve once the new Congress organizes in January 2027.
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