Rahm Emanuel says Democrats should avoid Trump impeachment if they win the House

Rahm Emanuel is urging Democrats not to pursue impeachment against President Donald Trump if they win control of the House in next month’s elections. Speaking on NBC’s "Meet the Press," the former Chicago mayor and White House chief of staff argued that an impeachment effort would likely go nowhere and would shift attention away from policy goals. Emanuel said Democrats would be better served by focusing on ethics reform and other legislative priorities. He warned that an impeachment fight could fuel more partisan conflict and make Washington appear disconnected from voters. The comments come as Democrats are seen with an advantage heading into the final weeks before the midterms. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has not committed to supporting impeachment and has said the party’s main focus is lowering costs for Americans. Emanuel, who is often described as a moderate Democrat, has also been mentioned as a possible 2028 presidential contender.