Democrats are weighing a potential third impeachment effort against former President Trump if they regain control of Congress, framing it as a matter of establishing accountability for alleged misconduct. A lawmaker argued the move would set a precedent for holding leaders responsible for actions taken outside official duties. The discussion comes amid ongoing debates over whether such proceedings would be politically motivated or necessary for democratic norms. Critics may question whether the focus should instead shift to current governance rather than past actions.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Sunday said a third attempt to impeach President Trump if Democrats take control of Congress in November would be about "setting a standard" of accountability. Khanna appeared on NBC News's "Meet the Press" when he told host Kristen Welker that impeaching Trump, who he said has become "in my view,...