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Trump's Actions Could Spark Impeachment Crisis, Warns Lawyer

2/17/2026

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Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb warned that actions by the Trump administration could trigger impeachment proceedings against officials if Democrats regain Congress.
Cobb identified Attorney General Pam Bondi, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as potential targets, noting that a fraudulent indictment could justify Bondi's removal.
Conservative lawyer Andrew McCarthy criticized Trump's prosecution attempts against six Democrats, calling them "intolerable" and "impeachable."
McCarthy stated that Trump's actions could result in his own impeachment if Democrats retake the House.
Democrats, including Sen. Brian Schatz, expressed concerns about the misuse of the DOJ against political opponents.

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Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb warned that actions by the Trump administration could trigger impeachment proceedings against officials if Democrats regain Congress.
Cobb identified Attorney General Pam Bondi, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as potential targets, noting that a fraudulent indictment could justify Bondi's removal.
Conservative lawyer Andrew McCarthy criticized Trump's prosecution attempts against six Democrats, calling them "intolerable" and "impeachable."
McCarthy stated that Trump's actions could result in his own impeachment if Democrats retake the House.
Democrats, including Sen. Brian Schatz, expressed concerns about the misuse of the DOJ against political opponents.