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Democrats Launch Impeachment Push as Trump’s Rants Threaten GOP Unity

5/6/2026

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Analysts say U.S. President Donald Trump's Truth Social rants and GOP anxiety could make his second term a lame-duck presidency.
Democrats are preparing impeachment and oversight hearings while Republican leaders silence dissent to avoid angering the president.
Democrats will subpoena Trump’s family on cryptocurrency and question Jared Kushner on hedge-fund fundraising.
Party officials say oversight, not impeachment, could trigger Justice Department probes and help Democrats in 2028.

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Analysts say U.S. President Donald Trump's Truth Social rants and GOP anxiety could make his second term a lame-duck presidency.
Democrats are preparing impeachment and oversight hearings while Republican leaders silence dissent to avoid angering the president.
Democrats will subpoena Trump’s family on cryptocurrency and question Jared Kushner on hedge-fund fundraising.
Party officials say oversight, not impeachment, could trigger Justice Department probes and help Democrats in 2028.