As the dust settles from the 2026 midterms, conservative commentators are sounding the alarm over what they see as an impending Democratic-led impeachment crusade against former President Donald Trump—one that could extend to his allies in the current administration. In a fiery op-ed for American Thinker, Mike McDaniel argues that Democrats, now in control of both chambers of Congress, are preparing to weaponize impeachment once again, this time targeting not just Trump but also Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
The Impeachment Playbook: ‘No Evidence Needed’
McDaniel, a retired police officer and veteran political blogger, dismisses past Democratic impeachment efforts as politically motivated farces, pointing to Trump’s two prior acquittals. This time, he suggests, the stakes are even higher. With control of Congress secured, Democrats could theoretically remove both Trump and Vance, paving the way for a Democratic Speaker of the House—likely Hakeem Jeffries—to assume the presidency. The catch? Conviction requires a two-thirds Senate majority, a hurdle McDaniel admits didn’t stop Democrats before.
Hegseth in the Crosshairs
The piece reserves particular scorn for attacks on Secretary Hegseth, whose military reforms—scrapping DEI initiatives, purging ‘politically compromised’ officers, and refocusing the armed forces on combat readiness—have reportedly infuriated the left. McDaniel credits Hegseth with revitalizing military recruitment and aligning defense policy with Trump’s nationalist agenda, achievements he says make the Secretary a prime target for removal.
Constitutional Hardball or Political Theater?
While McDaniel concedes that a conviction remains unlikely, he warns that Democrats may pursue impeachment anyway—either to keep Trump entangled in legal battles or to escalate their ‘lawfare’ strategy. The alternative? Ignoring constitutional constraints entirely, a move he claims the left has been edging toward for years. ‘They’ve incrementally dismantled norms for a decade,’ he writes. ‘Why not go all the way?’
The article closes with a grim prediction: Democrats, facing pressure from their base, may couple impeachment with street violence and judicial manipulation to cement power. ‘All government rule is backed by force,’ McDaniel notes, ‘and Democrats are becoming increasingly unrestrained in using it.’
Source: www.americanthinker.com — https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2026/11/impeachment-going-too-far-in-going-too-far/