The timing of Trump’s warning also intersected with a week of heightened political focus on the anniversary of the January 6 attack, which continues to shape debates about political violence and accountability in the United States. Reuters reported that Trump made only brief mention of the 2021 attack during his remarks, while Democrats marked the anniversary by accusing Republicans of attempting to downplay the events.
Trump’s message to House Republicans placed the midterms at the centre of both his political survival and his legislative ambitions. A loss of the House would hand Democrats the committee gavels and subpoena powers that typically come with a majority, providing a pathway to investigations and potentially impeachment proceedings, even if conviction in the Senate would still require a two-thirds vote.Continue reading…
