Crockett Calls for Trump Impeachment in Texas Senate Debate

Democratic candidate says 'more than enough to impeach' Trump over tariffs and other issues

Jan. 28, 2026 at 1:07pm

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Democratic candidate for the Texas Senate, called for impeachment proceedings against former President Donald Trump during a debate with fellow Democrat James Talarico. Crockett cited Trump's use of tariffs and other actions as grounds for impeachment, while Talarico said the administration had committed 'impeachable offenses' but stopped short of endorsing impeachment.

Why it matters

Crockett's call for Trump's impeachment highlights the deep partisan divisions in Texas politics, as she campaigns for the Democratic nomination in a race that could determine control of the Senate. Her comments also reflect the ongoing debate over Trump's legacy and whether he should face further legal consequences for his actions while in office.

The details

During a debate before the Texas AFL-CIO, Crockett said she would support impeachment proceedings against Trump, starting with his use of tariffs. 'I think that there is more than enough to impeach Donald Trump,' she said. 'Ultimately, do I think we should go through the formal process? Absolutely.' Talarico stopped short of endorsing impeachment, but said 'the administration has certainly committed impeachable offenses.' Crockett has frequently criticized Trump, including likening his immigration enforcement to 'Nazi Germany' and accusing the Supreme Court of sanctioning 'modern day slave patrols.'

  • The debate took place on Saturday, January 28, 2026.

The players

Rep. Jasmine Crockett

A Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Texas who has frequently criticized former President Donald Trump and called for his impeachment.

James Talarico

A Democratic state representative in Texas who participated in the debate with Crockett, and said the Trump administration had committed 'impeachable offenses.'

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States, whose actions and policies have been the subject of criticism and calls for impeachment from Crockett and other Democrats.

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What they’re saying

“I think that there is more than enough to impeach Donald Trump. Ultimately, do I think we should go through the formal process? Absolutely.”

— Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate

“I think the administration has certainly committed impeachable offenses.”

— James Talarico, Democratic state representative

What’s next

The Democratic nominee for the Texas Senate race will be chosen in a primary election on March 3, 2026. The winner will face the winner of the Republican contest between Sen. John Cornyn, Rep. Wesley Hunt, and state Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The takeaway

Crockett's call for Trump's impeachment reflects the deep partisan divisions in Texas politics, as she campaigns for the Democratic nomination in a race that could determine control of the Senate. Her comments also highlight the ongoing debate over Trump's legacy and whether he should face further legal consequences for his actions while in office.