Democrats weigh impeachment gamble after midterm win

Democrats are considering impeaching Donald Trump after their midterm victory on November 3, but face a complex political calculation. They won control of both the House and Senate, with at least 54 Senate seats and a large House majority. Public support for impeachment exists, with 50% of Americans backing the move and 54% believing Trump committed impeachable acts. However, removing him requires a two-thirds Senate majority, which Democrats lack, making a third failed attempt politically risky. Democratic leaders prefer investigations over impeachment, focusing on corruption probes into contracts, cryptocurrencies, and officials like Pete Hegseth and Jared Kushner. This strategy aims to hold the administration accountable without risking a politically costly defeat.