In a stunning political development, House Democrats are reportedly on the brink of securing enough support to impeach President Donald Trump for the third time in his political career, standing just five votes away from the simple majority needed in the House of Representatives. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is spearheading the aggressive legislative push, aiming to force a vote before a critical deadline of March 31, 2026, which sources indicate aligns with the end of a legislative session or a strategic cutoff to maximize impact ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

In a stunning political development, House Democrats are reportedly on the brink of securing enough support to impeach President Donald Trump for the third time in his political career, standing just five votes away from the simple majority needed in the House of Representatives. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is spearheading the aggressive legislative push, aiming to force a vote before a critical deadline of March 31, 2026, which sources indicate aligns with the end of a legislative session or a strategic cutoff to maximize impact ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The renewed impeachment effort comes amid a flurry of controversies surrounding the Trump administration, including the recent declaration of a national emergency over Cuba to impose tariffs on nations supplying oil to the island, the public campaign to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amid accusations of politicizing the central bank, and aggressive foreign policy moves such as military operations in Venezuela, naval deployments against Iran, and threats of 500% tariffs on the European Union. Democrats argue these actions demonstrate a pattern of abuse of power, obstruction, and threats to national security that warrant removal from office.

With the House narrowly divided—Republicans currently holding a slim 218-213 majority—Jeffries and his team are reportedly whipping votes from centrist and moderate Republicans in swing districts who may be vulnerable to voter backlash over the administration’s policies. The effort also involves strategies to fill any vacancies through special elections or procedural maneuvers, potentially tipping the balance. If successful, the House would pass articles of impeachment, sending the matter to the Senate, where a two-thirds majority (67 votes) would be required for conviction and removal—a high bar given the chamber’s partisan composition.

The push has triggered intense reactions across the political spectrum. White House officials have dismissed it as a “desperate partisan stunt” and a continuation of what they call “election interference” aimed at overturning the 2024 results. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described the effort as “dead on arrival” in the Senate and predicted it would energize Republican voters. On the Democratic side, progressives have amplified the call, viewing it as essential accountability for what they term “erratic” leadership, while moderates express caution about the political risks in an election year.

As of late January 2026, no formal articles of impeachment have been introduced, but internal whip counts suggest the momentum is building rapidly. The outcome could reshape the national political landscape, forcing lawmakers in both parties to take public stands on Trump’s fitness to serve and potentially influencing turnout in the upcoming midterms.

References
Politico – House Democrats reportedly 5 votes from impeachment threshold (January 31, 2026)
The New York Times – Jeffries leads quiet push for third Trump impeachment before March deadline (January 31, 2026)
CNN – Sources: Democrats close to impeachment votes amid flurry of Trump controversies (January 31, 2026)
Fox News – White House calls reported impeachment effort “election interference” (January 31, 2026)
The Washington Post – March 31 deadline looms as impeachment math tightens in House (January 31, 2026)
Roll Call – House whip counts show razor-thin margin on potential Trump impeachment (January 31, 2026)