US President Donald Trump has said he is “getting good” at being impeached when asked about the possibility of Democrats pursuing a third impeachment if they gain control of Congress in the November 3 midterm elections. Trump, who has been impeached twice by the House during his first presidency, dismissed those proceedings as “fake” and said he had chosen not to pursue similar action against political opponents.

Asked by a journalist what another impeachment would mean after he had already faced two proceedings, Trump replied: “Well, I don’t know, but I’m getting good at it.” He later described his previous impeachments as politically motivated and referred to them as “fake impeachment”.

Trump Revisits Previous Impeachments

Trump said he could have pursued impeachment proceedings against former President Joe Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton but decided that doing so would have been inappropriate.

“We could have done that with Sleepy Joe, but we didn’t do it because it would have been appropriate,” Trump said, referring to Biden. He also said he had the opportunity to take action against Clinton but chose not to.

“I could have done that with Hillary Clinton, as you know. I had the chance to do it if I wanted, and I said that would be inappropriate,” Trump said. “But with me, they liked to do it.”

Trump was impeached twice during his first term. The House approved articles of impeachment against him in 2019 and again in 2021, with the Senate acquitting him in both cases. A third impeachment would require the House to approve new articles and would not automatically result from a change in congressional control.

Democrats Prepare For Possible Congressional Majority

Trump’s comments come as control of Congress is set to be contested in the November midterm elections. Democrats have been preparing an extensive oversight agenda in case they take control of the House, with impeachment described as one of the options available to lawmakers, although Democratic leaders have also indicated that investigations and oversight could be a major focus.

The outcome of the elections will determine the balance of power in Congress and could affect the level of scrutiny faced by the Trump administration. The possibility of impeachment has emerged as part of a wider discussion about how Democrats would use congressional investigative and legislative powers if they win control of the House.

Trump has meanwhile continued to campaign for Republican candidates ahead of the elections, repeatedly urging his supporters to treat the midterms as though he himself were on the ballot.

Trump Campaigns In Alabama

Trump travelled to Alabama on Friday to campaign for Republican candidates, holding a rally at the University of South Alabama in Mobile. He urged voters to support Senator Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor, and state Representative Rhett Marques, who is seeking to win Alabama’s newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District.

Alabama is a historically Republican state and is not generally regarded as one of the most closely contested midterm battlegrounds. Trump’s appearance nevertheless formed part of an expanded campaign schedule as Republicans seek to maintain control of Congress.

Trump also recalled his first major rally in Mobile more than a decade ago, before the 2016 Republican presidential primary. “I don’t know if you know, it sort of all began here,” he told supporters, referring to the large crowd he attracted at the time.

Trump Plans Extended Midterm Campaign

The Alabama appearance is part of a broader campaign push by Trump ahead of the November 3 elections. The Associated Press reported that Trump has pledged to campaign extensively for Republican candidates, with stops planned in several states in the weeks leading up to polling day.

His Alabama rally also came as recent polling showed low public approval of his handling of the economy and cost of living. An AP-NORC poll conducted from September 24 to 28 found that 26 per cent of US adults approved of Trump’s handling of the economy, while 17 per cent approved of his handling of the cost of living.

The November elections will determine control of Congress, while the possibility of a new impeachment proceeding remains dependent on the composition of the House and subsequent congressional action.

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