On Sunday, President Trump indicated that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries should face repercussions after Jeffries criticized the Supreme Court’s recent decision, which dismantled Louisiana’s congressional map and compromised Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Trump labeled Jeffries a “man with a low IQ” who described the Supreme Court as “illegitimate.” He went on to question, “Isn’t he impeachable after saying something like that? I got impeached on the perfect call.” He then expressed frustration about Republican inaction, asking, “Where are the Republicans? Why don’t they start? They’re going to do this to me!”
It’s worth noting that members of Congress cannot be impeached; that process is reserved for the president, judges, and high-ranking officials within the judicial and executive sectors.
Instead, Congress has a specific procedure for expelling members, which requires a two-thirds vote. Historically, only six members have been expelled, with the most recent being Long Island Republican Rep. George Santos, who was removed in December 2023.
In response, Jeffries quipped about “Jeffries Derangement Syndrome,” taking a jab at Trump.
If Democrats reclaim the House in the upcoming November 3 midterm elections, Jeffries may face significant challenges during his final two years in office.
While top House Democrats have downplayed impeachment plans against Trump, many Republicans anticipate an attempt at impeachment if Democrats regain control, alongside a surge in subpoenas from key Congressional committees.
Trump has faced impeachment twice—first in 2019 for allegedly urging Ukraine to probe the Biden family during what he termed a “perfect phone call” with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. He was impeached again for inciting the January 6, 2021 riot at the Capitol, but he was acquitted by the Senate both times.
In February, Trump criticized the Supreme Court’s ruling against the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs, with some justices referring to the situation as “sickening.” Following the ruling, Trump remarked that the justices were “extremely unpatriotic and violate the Constitution,” suggesting they were influenced by foreign interests and less significant political movements than one might assume.
Last week, the Supreme Court angered Democrats by ruling that Louisiana’s racial gerrymandering was unconstitutional in its creation of a majority-black second district.
“Today’s decision by this unjust Supreme Court majority is a blow to the Voting Rights Act,” Jeffries stated after the ruling. “The extremists have completely failed America. That’s why, aided and abetted by the Trump court, they’ve concluded that cheating is necessary to win.”
