Incoming Democratic Congressman Richard Ojeda (D-NC) has called for extensive investigations into former President Donald Trump, framing televised hearings as a way to sway public opinion—while dismissing impeachment as counterproductive.
During an appearance on CNN’s Laura Coates Live, Ojeda argued that impeaching Trump would only serve to “martyr him” politically. Instead, he proposed a nightly, structured presentation of evidence on Trump’s legal entanglements, including the classified documents case, the January 6 Capitol riot, and the Epstein files.
‘Imagine If You Could Tune In Every Night’
“We need to investigate him thoroughly and show the American people,” Ojeda said. “Imagine if you could tune in every night from 6 to 8 and the first part is the classified documents. Number two, January 6. Number three, the Epstein files.”
He suggested that such a spectacle could sway Trump supporters by presenting them with undeniable evidence. “If we show these people the evidence, some of them are going to finally wake up,” he said. “They drank from the wrong fountain, but we need to get these people back on track.”
Ojeda’s Alternative to Impeachment
Ojeda’s comments reflect a strategic divide among Democrats on how to handle Trump’s legal and political future. While some have pushed for impeachment, others, like Ojeda, believe prolonged investigations could be more effective in undermining Trump’s influence.
He also touched on broader policy goals, including Medicare for All and pro-union legislation, signaling his progressive priorities ahead of taking office.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2026/11/11/dem-rep-elect-ojeda-we-should-investigate-trump-imagine-if-you-could-tune-in-every-night-from-6-to-8/