During a segment on Thursday, CNN host John Berman inquired if Democratic New York Rep. Gregory Meeks had any plans to impeach President Donald Trump over his remarks threatening Iranian civilization. The House Foreign Affairs Committee, of which Meeks is a leading member, expressed concerns in a statement about Trump’s remarks, suggesting he was “unfit to be president.” Initially, Meeks seemed reluctant to discuss impeachment during the interview on “CNN News Central,” indicating that he doubted Republicans would support such an initiative.
Berman highlighted active calls from some Democrats for impeachment or invoking the 25th Amendment, referencing a post on X shared by Meeks. When asked for his stance, Meeks said, “I think Donald Trump is on a path to bankrupt America.” He pointed out that the costs related to ongoing conflicts have already exceeded $30 billion, and they continue to rise, along with living costs due to tariffs and other policies.
Berman continued to press for clarity, asking if impeachment or the 25th Amendment should be pursued. Meeks responded cautiously, admitting, “Honestly, I don’t think so, John. We need to be practical in this line of work, and irrespective of his competency, there needs to be a vote.” He suggested that impeachment was unlikely to happen.
Meeks also mentioned the lack of Republican oversight since they control both Houses of Congress and the presidency, explaining that his focus would be on the economy and welfare of the American people instead.
The conversation shifted as Berman wrapped up that line of questioning. Earlier in the week, President Trump had put forth an ultimatum to Iran, demanding a two-week ceasefire for negotiations or else threatening military action. Meanwhile, Israel launched an attack on Lebanon, which may jeopardize the ceasefire discussions with Iran.
Throughout Trump’s second term, Democrats have attempted to introduce articles of impeachment multiple times. One notable attempt came from Michigan Rep. Shri Thanedar, who sought impeachment in April 2025, citing a Supreme Court decision regarding immigration issues. In December, Texas Rep. Al Green had pushed the House to vote on impeaching Trump, which passed with significant support.
