Schumer Discusses Senators Comments After Question From Dana Bash
In a striking but evasive exchange on CNN’s State of the Union this Sunday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declined to shut the door on the possibility of launching yet another impeachment effort against President Donald Trump—should Democrats manage to reclaim Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.
Pressed by anchor Dana Bash, Schumer danced around a direct answer after she pointedly cited comments from Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), who said he “strongly” agreed that Trump should be impeached. When asked whether impeachment would become a Democratic priority, Schumer pivoted into a familiar refrain: attacking Trump’s character.
"Right now, President Trump is violating rule of law in every way," Schumer asserted, emphasizing the Democratic strategy of daily opposition across all policy fronts—from the economy and tariffs to foreign affairs and the rule of law itself.
Yet when Bash challenged him to clarify his position, Schumer refused to give a firm commitment. “It’s too far away to even judge,” he finally conceded, leaving the door wide open for a potential third impeachment saga.
The backdrop to Schumer’s cautious non-answer is critical. Trump's presidency is already etched into history as the only administration to face two separate impeachments—one over Ukraine and the other in the aftermath of January 6th—both of which ended in acquittal thanks to a GOP-led Senate.
Still, calls for renewed efforts to oust Trump persist among Democrats, despite the political risks and historic failures attached to past attempts.
Schumer’s own position remains tenuous. His leadership has faced increasing scrutiny from the Democratic base after he allowed a GOP stopgap bill to pass earlier this year, a move some on the left viewed as a betrayal.
Yet Schumer, striking a defiant tone, insisted during the interview that he and his caucus are firmly united, portraying their opposition to Trump as both consistent and increasingly effective.
"I’m fighting the fight every day," Schumer said. "We’re showing America how bad Trump is, and showing that Republicans who embrace Trump do so at their peril."