Jordan predicts Trump impeachment if House control changes

Jordan’s prediction

Rep. Jim Jordan, an Ohio Republican, said Sunday that Democrats would impeach President Trump again if they gain control of the House after the November midterm elections. Jordan made the prediction during an interview on “Cats Roundtable,” a radio program hosted by John Catsimatidis on WABC 770 AM.

Jordan framed the prospect as a third impeachment of Trump across his two presidencies. His statement joined two separate predictions: that Democrats would take control of the House in November and that they would then use that control to impeach Trump.

The remarks did not begin an impeachment proceeding. They described what Jordan believes Democrats would do after the election if control of the House changes.

What the statement means

Jordan’s prediction is conditional. It depends on Democrats securing House control in the midterm elections, followed by the House pursuing impeachment after that change.

The timing is also central to the claim. Jordan placed the possible action after the November election rather than during the period before voters determine control of the House.

Jordan represents Ohio in the House and made the comments in his role as a Republican member of Congress. The radio interview focused attention on how the result of the midterm elections could affect the House’s direction during Trump’s second presidency. His remarks did not concern a specific Ohio race or name any candidate connected to the November election.