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House Speaker Says Democrats Would Target Trump Allies If They Win Midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Democrats would likely investigate the president's family, donors and Cabinet members if they gain House control. He spoke at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference on Friday.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said Democrats would likely investigate President Trump's family, donors, friends and Cabinet members if they win House control in the 2026 midterm elections. Johnson made the remarks Friday at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference.
He said impeachment would not be the main concern and added that half the people in the room would be targeted. Johnson stated he runs a protection program and would take care of those affected.
House spokeswoman Olivia Wales said President Trump is the leader of the Republican Party and was elected to enact his agenda. She cited border security, tax cuts and the lowest murder rate since 1900 as achievements.
Democrats need four seats to win House control or three to tie the current 218-212 Republican majority. Recent polls show Democrats ahead on the generic congressional ballot. Columbia University professor Robert Y. Shapiro said investigations could serve to highlight alleged misdeeds ahead of the 2028 presidential election.
Johnson also said this midterm cycle is unlike any in history and that Republicans have better candidates than Democrats.
