House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York said on ABC’s “This Week” that Democrats have not ruled impeachment of President Donald Trump in or out if they regain Congress, telling the host they would “follow the facts.” A clip shared by RNC Research framed the remarks as an admission that Democrats lack grounds for impeachment. Online users quickly split over the comments, with some arguing there are “no facts” and others saying Democrats would pursue impeachment anyway.
The video shows Stephanopoulos asking whether Democrats would “start day one” on impeachment if they retake Congress. Jeffries answers, “No, we haven’t ruled anything in, and we haven’t ruled anything out in terms of impeachment,” adding, “We’ve got to follow the facts.” On-screen text frames the segment around Democrats’ priorities if they regain the House, with a graphic noting 51 days to the midterms.
In the fuller exchange circulated by the show, Jeffries also says Democrats would “apply the law, be guided by the Constitution, and then let the chips fall where they may.” The RNC Research caption treats the hedge as evidence that Democrats lack an impeachment case; the footage itself does not show Jeffries naming specific charges or committing to a timeline. The clip does not include what was discussed immediately before or after the impeachment question.
How Viewers Are Responding to Jeffries’ Impeachment Remarks
Some users said Democrats lack a case, writing, “Exactly, no grounds,” and, “Hey DSO, there are no facts!”
Others questioned Jeffries’ pledge to “follow the facts,” with one commenter saying, “Facts have never been mandatory for democrats! Accuse.. attack.. make up charges later.”
A second group argued Democrats would move ahead anyway. One user wrote, “He lies. They will impeach.” Another said, “@RepJeffries just hates Trump.”
A third warned, “Better not waste OUR money on any impeachment!!!”
Not every reply treated impeachment as inevitable or useful. In a quote post, one viewer wrote, “You know it’s pointless. He’s a lame duck and you don’t have the votes in the Senate,” and added, “please don’t sully Democrats going into 2028 with a third impeachment.”
For now, Jeffries’ comments have become part of the midterm debate over what Democrats would do if they regain the House. Online discussion remains focused on whether “follow the facts” leaves impeachment off the table or keeps it in play.
