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Harris Warns Democrats Against Impeaching Trump
Kamala Harris told Democrats that a third impeachment of President Trump would be a mistake. She said the party should focus on investigations if it wins the House.
- Harris cited limited resources as her main reason against impeachment.
- She told MeidasTouch's Aaron Parnas the Senate votes to convict are not there.
- Two-thirds of the Senate must vote to convict and remove a president.
- Hillary Clinton also opposes impeaching Trump but backs probes of officials.
Why it matters: Democrats are weighing how to use House power if they win it. Senior figures are steering toward investigations over a Trump impeachment.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats have not ruled anything in or out.
- Jeffries has signaled War Secretary Pete Hegseth is a likely target.
How 18 sources split on this story
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Where they split: Coverage differs on emphasis: whether the story is Harris urging restraint or Democrats openly planning investigations and possible impeachments.
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abc27 (WHTM)3dHarris advises Democrats against attempting to impeach TrumpForbes1dWill Democrats Impeach Trump If They Win Midterms? Here’s Why Appetite May Be LimitedPennLive3dKamala Harris has stern warning for Dems if they win midterms: ‘Not a good idea’RealClearPolitics2dDems Think They Have a Choice on Impeachment. They Don'tThe Hill3dHarris advises Democrats against attempting to impeach TrumpWKBN Youngstown3dHarris advises Democrats against attempting to impeach Trump
Left coverage, 2 sources: The left sees Harris arguing for a practical strategy: spend limited resources on accountability and investigations, not impeachment.
Right coverage, 10 sources: The right sees prominent Democrats already planning investigations of the administration, with impeachment still on the table.
New York Post3dKamala Harris warns Dems against impeaching Trump if they retake Congress: 'Not a good idea'Just the News4dKamala Harris urges Dems not to try impeaching Trump again if they win Congress in midtermsBizPac Review3dKamala Harris urges Democrats to hold off on impeaching Trump — despite party’s growing demandsFox News2dKamala Harris breaks with left flank, warns Dems that impeaching Trump is 'not a good idea'Newsmax3dKamala Harris Warns Dems Against Trump ImpeachmentNTD3dKamala Harris Warns Democrats Against Impeaching Trump If They Capture CongressThe Epoch Times4dKamala Harris Warns Democrats Against Impeaching Trump If They Capture CongressTownhall3dYou Won't Believe What Kamala Harris Just Said About Impeaching TrumpWashington Examiner2dHarris pleads with Democrats to take a stand against 'tyrant' TrumpZeroHedge2dKamala Harris Warns Democrats Against Impeaching Trump If They Capture Congress
What’s next: The midterm elections next week will decide which party controls the House.
- Harris said Democrats should be "uncompromising" after the election, though not "cruel."
- Will House Democrats follow Harris and Clinton, or pursue impeachment anyway?
- Which administration officials would face investigations first?
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