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Duckworth urges Democrats not to impeach

The gist

Sen. Tammy Duckworth urged Democrats not to impeach Trump if they win the House.
The remark splits her party over whether to fight or compromise.

How it unfolded

  1. Sep 22, 2026Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) encouraged her Democratic colleagues not to impeach President Trump should the party reclaim control of the House in the midterms.
  2. Sep 22, 2026Speaking at the Center for American Progress on Tuesday, Duckworth said, "Don't be impeaching anybody. Let's just get back to work and maybe we can come to compromises."
  3. Sep 23, 2026A clip of Duckworth's remarks circulated on social media, with criticism calling impeachment a waste of time.

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