House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has claimed that Democrats would move to impeach President Donald Trump immediately if they regain control of the House of Representatives in November's midterm elections. Speaking to Fox News Digital, the Louisiana Republican argued that Democrats have been open about their intentions, framing the warning as part of the GOP's broader midterm campaign strategy to hold onto its majority.

Scalise did not point to specific Democratic lawmakers making such pledges in the article, but used the claim to characterise the stakes of the upcoming elections, suggesting an impeachment attempt would disrupt Washington from the outset of a new Democratic-controlled Congress. The remarks come as Republicans seek to rally support ahead of a tightly contested midterm battle for House control.