A recent poll has revealed significant disfavor towards Donald Trump, with many showing support for the president’s impeachment.
Trump is noted as the third president to have been impeached by the House of Representatives for charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, marking him as the first US president to face impeachment twice.
His initial impeachment in December 2019 was tied to a phone conversation with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where he allegedly offered military aid in return for an investigation into his political rival, Joe Biden. He was acquitted by the Senate in February 2020.
In the aftermath of the January 6 Capitol riots, Trump faced a second impeachment, charged with inciting an insurrection against the government. He was acquitted once more in February 2021.
A new survey indicates a considerable number of voters are in favor of another impeachment.
This poll, conducted by Lake Research Partners and commissioned by Free Speech For People, surveyed likely voters for 2026 in swing Congressional districts, revealing that nearly half (46 percent) support Trump’s impeachment, with 45 percent expressing ‘strong support’ for it.
Moreover, 56 percent of those surveyed stated their disapproval of Trump’s performance as president.
The polling firm commented: “It is remarkable and, as far as we know, unprecedented for such a large proportion of voters in swing districts to support impeachment of a president in the first year of their term.”
This data emerges as constitutional lawyers pushing the Impeach Trump Again campaign have outlined 25 reasons for impeaching the president, some of which include:
During the summer, Trump ordered a federal intervention in Washington, D.C., by authorizing the National Guard to patrol the streets to combat crime and displace the homeless.
Subsequently, he shifted his attention to Chicago, alluding to the city ‘finding out’ why he changed the Department of Defense to the Department of War.
Following criticism, Trump clarified: “We’re not going to war. We’re going to clean up our cities.”
The group further alleges that Trump has dismantled key nonpartisan federal agencies, such as the Department of Justice and the FBI, transforming them into ‘tools of oppression and of his own agenda’.
In a notable development, federal prosecutor Erik Siebert resigned due to increasing pressure from the president, who reportedly wanted him removed for not prosecuting two of Trump’s political adversaries, New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI director James B. Comey.
Trump then announced the appointment of his former defense attorney Lindsey Halligan, with no relevant experience, to replace Siebert.
He also publicly urged his Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue legal action against his foes, including James, Comey, and Senator Adam Schiff.
Critics view this as an act of ‘revenge’, considering Trump’s long-standing rivalry with Comey, who led an investigation into Trump’s campaign’s connections with Russia while serving as FBI director.
James, meanwhile, faces accusations of mortgage fraud, despite investigators not finding sufficient evidence to support the charge.
This action comes after James successfully brought a civil fraud case against Trump last year.
Campaigners assert that Trump has engaged in ‘continuous attacks on the First Amendment’, pointing to his recent attempt to ‘censor’ Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show by threatening legal action against ABC affiliates that broadcast the program.
The situation arose after the TV host made remarks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the reaction from conservatives, including Trump, leading to a one-week suspension.
When Kimmel’s show resumed, Trump hinted at ‘testing ABC out’ on this issue, referencing his prior successful defamation case against the network.
Since regaining office, Trump has been relentless in his approach to dealing with immigrants and refugees.
To advance his vision of mass deportations, the president revoked the 18th-century ‘Alien Enemies Act’ of 1798, allowing deportations without legal processes, including to El Salvador’s ‘mega jail’.
Earlier this month, the administration faced criticism for attempting to deport unaccompanied refugee children from shelters and foster care, prompting a federal judge to intervene and halt the order.
Intensified ICE raids have sparked protests nationwide, while legal and human rights advocates voice concerns over Trump’s new detention facility in Florida, nicknamed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ for its ‘alligator – and python-infested waters’.
In addition, Trump has pledged to construct the ‘largest deportation operation’ in history with a significant $170 billion funding increase and a recruitment drive to support this effort, which critics fear could evolve into ‘Trump’s private army’.
Courtney Hostetler, Legal Director at Free Speech For People, stated: “Trump is actively dismantling the public institutions and constitutional protections that safeguard our democracy.”
“His assault on the Constitution and the rule of law are purposeful, and they are impeachable. Congress cannot stand idly by.”
John Bonifaz, President and Co-Founder of Free Speech For People, remarked that Trump’s actions constitute an ‘existential moment for our nation and our democracy.’
“We either have a Constitution, or we don’t.”
“Donald Trump has already engaged in multiple abuses of power. We demand that our elected officials in Congress carry out the mandate of their oath to protect the Constitution at this critical time by standing up and demanding impeachment proceedings against this lawless president.”