How A Republican Election Defeat Could Threaten The Trump Team
- 29.09.2026, 9:11
Impeachment isn't the main problem.
If the Democrats win the November U.S. congressional elections, they may not only initiate a third impeachment of Donald Trump. Investigations into his team will pose a more real threat.
This is discussed in an article by journalist RBC-Ukraine Roman Kot.
Why Impeachment Isn’t the Main Threat
This isn’t the first time Democrats have floated the idea of a third impeachment proceeding against Trump. In their view, there are plenty of grounds for it: the president’s inner circle is suspected of insider trading, and the White House launched strikes against Iran without congressional approval.
However, it is unlikely that the impeachment process will be carried through to the end. For that to happen, two-thirds of the Senate must vote in favor, and the opposition will not be able to muster that level of support even with the best possible election outcome for them. Therefore, it is not Trump himself who is at risk, but rather members of his administration: after the election, they could face investigations by relevant congressional committees.
The scandal surrounding Trump Jr.
One possible reason for such investigations emerged in September. Senators asked FBI Director Kesh Patel what he knew about funds from Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, which allegedly partially financed the wedding celebration of the president’s eldest son. He avoided giving a direct answer.
Democrats in Congress responded by promising to launch a formal investigation. However, such an investigation can only be launched if they win the election.
Talk of Kremlev’s role in the Trump family’s life began in mid-September. At that time, the media discovered that the head of the International Boxing Association—who is close to Putin—had secretly paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for Trump Jr.’s wedding celebrations in the Bahamas.
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche refused to investigate the matter. Subsequently, Trump himself assured that his son would return the money to the Russian businessman.
Reuters also reported on the Democrats’ plans on September 28. According to the agency, if they win, the opposition may launch a series of investigations into the president’s and his family’s business dealings.
The White House does not rule out the possibility that Republicans will lose control of Congress—or at least one of the chambers—and is preparing for such a scenario. There are grounds for such concerns: Trump’s approval rating has fallen to a new all-time low. Only 37% of American adults approve of the president’s performance, while 63% disapprove, with half of those surveyed expressing strong disapproval.