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Johnson Calls for Blanche Impeachment After Midterms

Democrats, newly in control of the House and Senate, face pressure to pursue impeachment against Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Elections

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Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) called for the impeachment and removal of Attorney General Todd Blanche during an interview on SiriusXM's The Dan Abrams Show. Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC) said she agreed with impeaching Blanche and does not expect a resolution to go unintroduced.

Why it matters

Johnson said Blanche's efforts to undermine the rule of law and his handling of the Justice Department cannot go unaddressed. The push follows Democrats' midterm wins, which gave them control of both chambers of Congress.

Democrats hold 56 Senate seats in the expanded majority, while conviction requires 67 votes. Ross said she does not know whether that threshold is reachable.

The players

Hank Johnson

Hank Johnson is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Georgia who has served on the House Judiciary Committee.

Deborah Ross

Deborah Ross is a Democratic U.S. Representative from North Carolina who has been a prominent voice on congressional oversight.

Todd Blanche

Todd Blanche is the U.S. Attorney General whose handling of the Justice Department has drawn impeachment calls.

The details

Johnson made his remarks on SiriusXM's The Dan Abrams Show, where Ross also appeared. Ross said the expanded Senate majority could change the calculus for convictions and that the threat of impeachment could force resignations or firings.

Timeline

  1. Tuesday: Democrats won control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections.

  2. Thursday, November 5, 2026: Johnson and Ross were interviewed on The Dan Abrams Show.

  3. As soon as next week: A potential impeachment vote on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could occur.

Political Context

Previous Trump impeachments failed to secure enough Senate votes to convict. The current push against Blanche follows that pattern, with Democrats now holding a larger Senate majority.

Impeachment resolutions can be introduced by any House member, and a conviction requires two-thirds of the Senate. The current Democratic majority may affect whether any such effort advances beyond the House.

The takeaway

Impeachment is a high bar, and the outcome for Blanche will depend on whether Democrats can marshal the 67 Senate votes required. Watch for how the expanded majority shapes that calculation.

What happens next

A potential impeachment vote on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could come as soon as next week.

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