Full Breakdown
George Conway Launches Congressional Campaign and Calls for Third Impeachment
6/16/2026, 2:49:49 AM
Conway Announces Congressional Campaign and Calls for Third Impeachment
Former conservative lawyer George Conway announced his candidacy for New York’s 12th Congressional District, a Manhattan seat open after Rep. Jerrold Nadler’s retirement. In a campaign video released on Monday, Conway, now running as a Democrat, pledged to pursue a “third and final impeachment trial” of former President Donald Trump and to see Trump “away for good.”
Background & Context
Trump was impeached twice, in 2020 and 2021, but acquitted by the Republican-controlled Senate. Conway, a frequent anti-Trump cable commentator, co-founded the Lincoln Project and was married to former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway until their 2023 divorce. His anti-Trump profile positions him as a vocal critic within a heavily Democratic district.
Data & Statistics
An Emerson College poll of 425 likely Democratic primary voters (May) showed Micah Lasher at 22%, Alex Bores 20%, Jack Schlossberg 11% and Conway 10%. The primary is set for June 23, and the district’s Democratic tilt makes the primary winner the presumptive general-election victor.
Official Statements & Responses
The White House dismissed Conway’s accusations, calling him “Lightweight George Conway … a stupid person’s idea of a smart person” and saying he suffers from “Trump Derangement syndrome,” a condition that “melted his brain and made him crazy in the head.” Democratic leaders have not yet endorsed a third impeachment, though some lawmakers have voiced personal calls for Trump’s removal.
Criticism & Opposition
The White House’s medical framing of Conway’s stance highlights political pushback against his impeachment rhetoric. Critics also note that Conway’s ad provides no details on the conduct he alleges justifies a third impeachment, leaving the substantive basis of his claim unclear.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Hi, Donald. It's me, George Conway. I cost you 88 f------ million dollars, and I've only just gotten started,” — George Conway, campaign video
- “But the only thing your name is going to be left on when I'm done with you is the orange jumpsuit you're going to have to wear in prison,” — George Conway, campaign video
- “That's where we're going to hold your third and final impeachment trial, the one that's going to put you away for good, and I'm going to enjoy every minute of that.” — George Conway, campaign video
- “Lightweight George Conway is a stupid person’s idea of a smart person,” — White House spokesperson
- “His severe and debilitating disease known as Trump Derangement syndrome has melted his brain and made him crazy in the head.” — White House spokesperson
What’s Next
The June 23 Democratic primary will select the nominee for the 12th District; the winner is expected to secure the seat in the November general election. If Democrats regain the House, Conway’s impeachment pledge could become a focal point in any effort to hold former President Trump accountable.
