A recent poll shows that a majority of Americans now support Congress impeaching President Donald Trump.
According to a survey of 790 registered voters, 52% back impeachment, while 40% oppose it. Notably, about one in seven Republicans also favor removal proceedings. The poll was commissioned by two progressive advocacy groups, Impeach Trump. Again. and Free Speech For People, both of which have been vocal opponents of Trump’s Iran war and other policies.
Trump has already been impeached twice during his first term, though the Senate rejected conviction both times. His second impeachment over his role in inciting the January 6 Capitol riot garnered seven Republican votes but occurred after he left office, falling short of the two-thirds majority needed for removal.
Calls for impeachment have intensified amid Trump’s military actions against Iran, reshaping political debates on Capitol Hill and influencing public opinion. The poll, conducted by Free Speech for People’s co-founder John Bonifaz and veteran progressive pollster Celinda Lake, has a margin of error of 3.9%.
“This is an unprecedented result this early in a presidential term,” Bonifaz said during an April 6 press briefing. Even factoring in his second term, Trump is facing majority support for impeachment far earlier than Richard Nixon did.
Trump’s rhetoric has only fueled this trend. On April 7, he warned that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran failed to comply with his Strait of Hormuz deadline. Iran subsequently agreed to a 15-day ceasefire with the U.S.
The political fallout for Trump has been significant. His approval rating dropped to 39% in early April, down from 42% in late February before the conflict escalated, while disapproval rose to 53%, marking his lowest rating of the term.
Partisan divisions are stark: 84% of Democrats support impeachment (78% strongly in favor), while 81% of Republicans oppose it (77% strongly opposed). Independents lean toward removal, 55% to 34%.
However, impeachment remains unlikely under the current congressional landscape. Democrats hold a slim minority in the House, where only a simple majority is needed to impeach. Conviction in the Senate requires a two-thirds vote, and Republicans currently control the chamber. No formal votes on removal have been scheduled.
Texas Democrat Rep. Al Green previously attempted to bring impeachment resolutions to the floor twice last year, both efforts failing. This week, Connecticut Democrat John Larson filed impeachment articles amid the Iran conflict, highlighting the continued push against Trump.
Though removal seems improbable, the growing support for impeachment could influence GOP lawmakers, especially in competitive districts. Democrats need only a small number of gains to flip the House in 2026, while Republican senators in vulnerable seats may face pressure over the Iran war and public disapproval.
“We’re in a very polarized political environment, and that pattern has been consistent for a long time,” Bonifaz said in a Wednesday statement.
Larson added: “Donald Trump has blown past every requirement for removal. His illegal war in Iran is driving up costs for American families, costing lives, and destabilizing the country. His threats including statements that ‘a whole civilization will die’ put our security at risk.”
Trump responded at a recent rally: “Today they did it again…some guy I’ve never heard of he says, ‘I am going to start the impeachment of Donald Trump.’ What the hell did I do? Here we go again.”
Republicans currently hold a narrow 218-214 majority in the House, with three vacancies. According to the Cook Political Report, 18 Republican seats are competitive, 14 of which are true toss-ups giving Democrats more opportunities for pickups heading into 2026.
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