When a rogue House Democrat surprised his own party with an impeachment vote against President Donald Trump last month, drama quickly rippled through the rank-and-file. Democrats at all levels are grappling with how exactly to battle Trump if they win control of the House this November. Jeffries told CNN that impeachment “is not an issue that often comes up” when he’s out in the country. “It’s a waste of time,” one member close to Jeffries said of another Trump impeachment if Democrats flip the House. House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar on December 18, 2025.

Source: CNN January 20, 2026 11:31 UTC