Cruz Warns 'Radical Democrats' Will 'Burn It Down' If They Win Back Congress

Republican senator claims Democrats would impeach Trump repeatedly and halt Senate confirmations if they gain control of Congress

Mar. 28, 2026 at 9:36am

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Republican Sen. Ted Cruz warned that if Democrats win back control of the House and Senate in the upcoming midterm elections, they will 'do whatever they can to burn it down' and impeach former President Trump 'over and over and over again.' Cruz argued that a Democratic Congress would also halt Senate confirmations of Trump's Cabinet and judicial nominees.

Why it matters

Cruz's comments reflect the high stakes and partisan tensions surrounding the 2022 midterm elections, with Republicans fighting to maintain their slim majorities in Congress while Democrats aim to regain control. The senator's warnings about Democrats 'burning it down' if they win back power underscore the deep divisions in Washington and the potential for further political gridlock.

The details

In a sit-down interview with Fox News Digital, Cruz claimed that if Democrats win both the House and Senate, 'they will do whatever they can to burn it down,' as he pointed to the agenda passed by Trump and Republicans in Congress. The senator pledged to fight to keep Republicans in control of Congress, arguing that if Democrats take the House, 'no meaningful legislation will pass for the next two years, and we will see the president impeached over and over and over again.' Cruz also warned that if Democrats win the Senate, they would 'essentially halt judicial nominations' and leave Cabinet offices vacant.

  • The 2022 midterm elections will be held on November 8, 2022.

The players

Ted Cruz

A Republican senator from Texas who won re-election in 2024 and is not on the ballot this year. Cruz was the runner-up to Donald Trump in the 2016 GOP presidential primaries and is considered a potential 2028 presidential candidate.

Donald Trump

The former president who Cruz claims would be repeatedly impeached if Democrats win back Congress.

Chuck Schumer

The Democratic Senate Majority Leader whom Cruz accused of being 'so extreme that if they get a majority, they will do whatever they can to burn it down.'

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What they’re saying

“If the Democrats take the House, no meaningful legislation will pass for the next two years, and we will see the president impeached over and over and over again. And by the way, it won't matter what for. They will impeach President Trump just because they hate him, because he is Donald Trump.”

— Ted Cruz, Republican Senator

“If they take the Senate, we would see an almost complete halt of Senate confirmations — Cabinet members. I think these radical Democrats would leave cabinet offices empty, leave them vacant, rather than confirm President Trump's nominees. I think judicial nominations. If the Democrats took the Senate, they would essentially halt judicial nominations.”

— Ted Cruz, Republican Senator

What’s next

Cruz is scheduled to address the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, March 30, 2026. His appearance in Iowa on May 1, 2026 is also sparking speculation that he may be considering a second run for the White House in 2028.

The takeaway

Cruz's dire warnings about Democrats 'burning it down' if they regain control of Congress reflect the high stakes and deep partisan divisions surrounding the 2022 midterm elections. The senator's comments underscore the potential for further political gridlock and conflict in Washington, regardless of which party emerges victorious.