President Donald Trump is calling for Rep. Jamie Raskin to be expelled from Congress, escalating a political fight over impeachment threats, Democratic oversight plans and the possibility that control of the House could shift after the midterm elections.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump attacked the Maryland Democrat over his past role in impeachment-related efforts and suggested that Congress should remove him from office. Trump echoed conservative commentator Mark Levin, who accused Raskin of preparing to pursue impeachment if Democrats win control of the House.
“EXPEL THE BUM,” Trump wrote, using Levin’s language and accusing Raskin and other Democrats of using impeachment as a political weapon.
The claim that Raskin is leading a specific impeachment plot has not been independently proven. Raskin has repeatedly criticized Trump and has argued that Congress must investigate what he calls corruption and abuse of power, but a formal impeachment process would require Democratic control of the House and support from lawmakers.
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Trump’s post shows how quickly impeachment politics could return to the center of Washington if Democrats regain the House. Raskin, a former constitutional law professor and a senior Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, has long been one of Trump’s most visible congressional critics. He played a major role during Trump’s second impeachment and served on the House committee that investigated the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
Levin argued that Raskin’s past actions, including his involvement in impeachment efforts, January 6 investigations and constitutional arguments against Trump, should make him a target for expulsion. He cited Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution, which gives each chamber of Congress the authority to punish its members and expel a member with a two-thirds vote.
But expulsion is extremely rare. The House has used the power only in exceptional cases, usually involving criminal conduct, disloyalty or major ethics scandals. Removing Raskin over political advocacy or possible future impeachment efforts would face a very high constitutional and political bar.
That is why Trump’s demand is unlikely to become reality unless Republicans had overwhelming support across the House, including from some Democrats. A two-thirds threshold means a party-line vote would not be enough.
Still, the political message is clear. Trump is trying to frame any future impeachment effort as illegitimate before it begins. By calling for Raskin’s expulsion now, he is also warning Democrats that aggressive investigations could trigger an equally aggressive response from Republicans.
The fight comes as Trump and his allies are reportedly discussing symbolic efforts to erase or “expunge” his previous impeachments from the historical record. Such a move would not undo the constitutional fact that Trump was impeached twice by the House, but it could serve as a political statement from Republicans who argue the proceedings were unfair.
Democrats are likely to view Trump’s latest attack as another attempt to intimidate congressional oversight. Raskin and other Democrats have argued that Congress has a duty to investigate executive actions, war powers, spending decisions, tariffs, corruption allegations and possible abuse of office.
Raskin responded to Trump’s attack by suggesting that the president was still haunted by impeachment. In a television appearance, he said the easiest way for a president to avoid impeachment is to avoid committing impeachable offenses.
The exchange highlights the deeper constitutional dispute between Trump and his critics. Trump argues that Democrats have weaponized impeachment and investigations to damage him politically. Democrats argue that impeachment and oversight are constitutional tools designed to check presidential misconduct.
The issue could become even more explosive if Democrats win the House. A Democratic majority would gain subpoena power, control committee agendas and decide whether to open formal investigations into Trump administration policies. That would not automatically mean impeachment, but it would give Democrats far more power to scrutinize the White House.
Republicans, meanwhile, may use Trump’s comments to energize their base by warning that a Democratic House would spend the next two years investigating or trying to impeach the president. That argument could become a central part of GOP messaging heading into November.
For Raskin, the attack may also raise his profile among Democrats. He is already seen as one of the party’s strongest legal and constitutional voices against Trump. Being singled out by the president could make him an even more visible figure in the debate over accountability and executive power.
The episode also shows how social media posts from Trump and conservative commentators can quickly shape the political conversation. Levin’s accusation became the basis for a presidential demand, which then turned into a broader debate about impeachment, congressional discipline and the limits of political speech.
There is no indication that House leaders are preparing a serious expulsion effort against Raskin. But Trump’s call ensures that impeachment politics will remain a major campaign issue as both parties fight for control of Congress.
If Democrats take the House, questions about investigations and possible impeachment will likely intensify. If Republicans keep control, Trump may push them to focus instead on defending his first-term record and challenging Democrats involved in earlier impeachment efforts.
Either way, the latest clash shows that Trump’s impeachment battles are not only part of the past. They remain a central part of the political fight shaping the next phase of his presidency.
Why It Matters
This matters because impeachment could become a major issue again if Democrats win control of the House. Trump’s attack on Raskin is an attempt to define any future impeachment effort as political retaliation before it begins.
It also matters because expelling a member of Congress is a rare and serious step that requires a two-thirds vote. Trump’s demand is unlikely to succeed, but it increases the political pressure around oversight, investigations and constitutional accountability.
What Comes Next
House Republicans are unlikely to have the votes to expel Raskin, but Trump’s comments could fuel campaign messaging against Democrats ahead of the midterms.
If Democrats win the House, Raskin and other senior Democrats may push for investigations into Trump administration actions. Whether that leads to impeachment would depend on the evidence, party strategy and the political environment after the election.
Trump’s Truth Social post accused Rep. Jamie Raskin of planning future impeachment efforts and echoed Mark Levin’s call for Congress to expel him.
Jamie Raskin, a Loser in Life, who worked endlessly during my First Term to impeach me, and failed miserably, wasting the Country’s money, time, and effort, will guaranteed be trying to do it again, despite one of the most successful Presidencies in History. The last one that… pic.twitter.com/JybepkGxV7
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) June 11, 2026
