Incoming House Minority Leader Jim Jordan warned that Democrats will pursue another impeachment of President Donald Trump and launch investigations targeting administration officials, private citizens and potential Republican presidential candidates after taking control of Congress in January.
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Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, predicted Wednesday, Nov. 11, that President Donald Trump will face a third impeachment attempt when Democrats assume control of the House of Representatives in January, accusing the incoming majority of preparing politically motivated investigations against Republicans throughout the federal government and private sector.
Jordan made the remarks during an appearance on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” one day after House Republicans selected him to become minority leader in the next Congress. The Ohio Republican defeated House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., in a 106-73 secret-ballot vote, positioning himself to lead the party’s opposition following Democratic victories in the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
Asked by host Sean Hannity how Republicans intended to respond to anticipated congressional investigations, Jordan said Democratic lawmakers would target nearly every level of the Trump administration.
“It’ll be every committee. There’ll be a third impeachment. They can’t help themselves. They’re going to go after everyone in the cabinet. We’ve already seen that with Secretary of War Hegseth. They’re going to go after people in the private sector, which I think is ridiculous,” Jordan said.
His comments followed Tuesday’s unsuccessful effort to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth, whose opponents raised allegations concerning the administration’s military operations against Iran and other national security matters. House Republicans blocked the impeachment initiative, although Democrats could revive proceedings after assuming the majority.
Jordan also warned that congressional investigations could extend to Republicans considered potential contenders for the 2028 presidential nomination.
“They’ve already sent hundreds of letters out to people in the government and outside the government. And then, of course, Sean, I think what they’re probably going to also do? I think they’re going to go after whoever they think our nominee is going to be. Will they go after Vice President Vance? Will they go after Secretary Rubio, Governor DeSantis, Governor Youngkin, Senator — whoever they think might be our nominee, I think you’ll see them target them because for the Democrats, it’s all about politics and going after their political opponents,” Jordan said.
The congressman identified Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin as possible subjects of future Democratic scrutiny. His statements were predictions rather than announcements of investigations formally initiated by Democratic lawmakers.
According to Fox News’ coverage of Jordan’s interview, the incoming minority leader also urged Republicans to advance their remaining legislative priorities before Democrats assume control of both congressional chambers.
“We’ve got to use the majority while we have a chance before the Democrats spend all the next Congress going after Republicans,” Jordan said.
The anticipated oversight confrontation has already generated disputes between congressional Democrats and the White House. Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., who is expected to chair the House Oversight Committee, warned administration officials following the election to “lawyer up” as Democrats prepare investigations into Trump administration policies and activities.
White House counsel Will Scharf subsequently issued a letter challenging what the administration characterized as politically motivated investigative threats. The letter warned that congressional subpoenas must serve legitimate legislative purposes and suggested that certain forms of harassment or intimidation could raise criminal concerns.
Jordan cited the administration’s response as evidence that Republican officials were preparing to challenge investigative demands they considered improper.
“So, I think you’re going to see all that,” Jordan said. “And every single committee will have to work every day, in committee, pushing back, going for the facts. Because the letter that came from the Justice Department highlighted what they’re up to. We had first Garcia on election night saying lawyer up. And then the Justice Department sent out the letter and said, you — you can’t just go after people for political harassment. There has to be a legislative purpose. And right now, they can’t cite one. They’re just attacking their political opposition.”
The Associated Press reported that the White House warning drew objections from Democrats, who maintained that Congress possesses constitutional authority to investigate executive branch conduct.
“Congress has wide latitude to conduct investigations and oversight, an authority inherent in the power to legislate,” Garcia said in response.
Democratic lawmakers have identified immigration enforcement, the administration’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related records, White House construction projects and financial dealings involving Trump associates among potential subjects for oversight.
Congressional investigative authority extends to matters connected to legitimate legislative functions, although disputes over subpoenas, executive privilege and the scope of congressional inquiries can result in litigation.
Jordan, who previously chaired the House Judiciary Committee, said Republicans intended to contest Democratic allegations through committee proceedings and public presentations of evidence.
“But it’ll be across the board in every single committee. And we are committed as House Republicans pushing back and giving the facts and the truth to the American people,” he said.
Trump was impeached twice during his first presidential term, first in 2019 over his dealings with Ukraine and again in 2021 following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The Senate acquitted him in both proceedings.
A third impeachment would require a majority vote in the House, while removal from office would require conviction by a two-thirds majority of senators present.
Jordan’s warning comes as Republicans prepare to transition into the congressional minority and Democrats organize their oversight priorities for the next legislative session. Although some Democratic lawmakers have discussed impeachment proceedings involving administration officials, no third impeachment of Trump has been approved.
The incoming Republican leader said his party would use its remaining weeks in power to advance legislation while preparing to oppose Democratic investigations when the new Congress convenes in January.
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