New Poll Shows Surprising Number Of Voters Who Want Donald Trump Impeached

A newly released poll highlights how unpopular Donald Trump remains with a significant share of voters, showing a surprising number who say they support impeaching the president.

Trump is one of only three presidents in U.S. history to be impeached by the House of Representatives for allegations including abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, and he is the first to be impeached twice.

His first impeachment, in December 2019, stemmed from a phone call with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which Trump allegedly tied military aid to an investigation into political rival Joe Biden. The Senate later acquitted him in February 2020 after a formal trial.

Trump’s second impeachment followed the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, with House lawmakers accusing him of inciting an insurrection. He was acquitted again in February 2021 after the case moved to the Senate.

Now, new polling indicates that many voters would support yet another impeachment effort.

According to a Lake Research Partners survey commissioned by Free Speech For People, nearly half of likely 2026 voters in competitive congressional districts—46 percent—say they would support impeaching Trump, with 45 percent expressing “strong support” specifically for impeachment.

Voters are hoping for a third impeachment, according to a new poll Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

A majority of respondents, 56 percent, also said they disapprove of Trump’s job performance as president.

The polling firm stated: "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."

Meanwhile, constitutional lawyers leading the Impeach Trump Again campaign have outlined 25 alleged grounds for impeachment. Their list includes, among others, the points summarized below.

Trump even supplied an AI-generated image of himself in the style of Apocalypse Now in his threat to Chicago Truth Social/Donald J.Trump

Trump ‘threatens war’ and deploys military force in U.S. cities

Over the summer, Trump ordered a federal intervention in Washington, D.C., directing National Guard units into the streets with the stated goal of tackling crime and removing homeless encampments from the city.

Roughly a month later, his focus shifted to Chicago, where he hinted the city would soon “find out” why he had changed the Department of Defense to the Department of War—remarks that drew immediate criticism.

After facing backlash, Trump clarified his stance, stating: "We're not going to war. We're going to clean up our cities."

Trump has ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute Letitia James Jim Franco/Albany Times Union via Getty Images

‘Hollowed out’ federal agencies and pressure on adversaries

The group further alleges that Trump has weakened key nonpartisan federal agencies—naming the Department of Justice and the FBI—and turned them into instruments for his personal agenda and to pressure perceived opponents.

Most recently, federal prosecutor Erik Siebert resigned amid mounting pressure from the president, who reportedly said he wanted “him out” after Siebert declined to bring cases against two of Trump’s political foes, New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James B. Comey.

Trump then announced that he would appoint his former defense attorney, Lindsey Halligan—who has no prior experience in such a role—to replace Siebert.

He also publicly urged his Attorney General, Pam Bondi, to pursue prosecutions against rivals including James, Comey, and Representative Adam Schiff.

The former FBI director had investigated Trump in the past Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Critics have framed these moves as acts of “revenge,” pointing to Trump’s long-running feud with Comey, who as FBI director oversaw an investigation into the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia.

At the same time, James now faces allegations of mortgage fraud, even though investigators have not found sufficient evidence to support the claim.

These developments arrive after James successfully brought a civil fraud case against Trump last year.

Trump isn't happy Jimmy Kimmel is back on air Randy Holmes/Disney via Getty Images

‘Continuous attacks on the First Amendment,’ including Jimmy Kimmel’s show

Campaigners claim Trump has “waged continuous attacks on the First Amendment,” citing his recent push to “censor” Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night program by threatening to sue ABC affiliates that carry the show.

The dispute began after Kimmel discussed the assassination of Charlie Kirk and reactions from conservatives—including Trump—which led to a one-week suspension of the show.

When the program returned, Trump hinted he would “test” ABC, alluding to a prior defamation case in which he said he secured a sizable settlement from the network.

Protests against ICE have erupted across the US Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images

Trump’s aggressive immigration agenda

Since returning to office, Trump has moved quickly on immigration enforcement, with a hard-line approach toward undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers.

As part of this push, the president revoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, using it to justify plans for mass deportations without standard legal proceedings, including transfers to El Salvador’s so-called “mega jail.”

Earlier this month, the administration drew sharp criticism for attempting to deport unaccompanied refugee children from shelters and foster homes nationwide, prompting a federal judge to step in and halt the order.

Migrants deported from the US arriving in Guatemala EITAN ABRAMOVICH/AFP via Getty Images

Stepped-up ICE raids have triggered protests across multiple cities, while attorneys and human rights groups have raised alarms about a new detention site in Florida nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” a reference to the area’s alligator- and python-filled waters.

In addition, Trump has pledged to launch the “largest deportation operation” in U.S. history, pairing the plan with an estimated $170 billion USD funding boost and a broad recruitment effort that critics warn could evolve into “Trump’s private army.”

‘Existential moment’ for the United States

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, the organization’s President and Co-Founder, further argued that Trump’s actions represent an “existential moment for our nation and our democracy.”

Critics fear Trump is building his 'own army' through ICE Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images

"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."