AOC’s Plan for Impeaching Trump Should Terrify Everyone

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said during a CNN interview that Democrats should “leave all options on the table” when asked about impeaching President Trump after the midterms. She made the comments on “OutFront” with Manu Raju while discussing whether lawmakers could move against a Cabinet member before January. “I mean, I think we should leave all options on the table,” she replied. She later repeated, “But I think all options are on the table.”

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The exchange began with questions about prioritizing the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. “Well, hopefully we don’t even have to wait for the new Congress,” Ocasio-Cortez said. She noted that Rep. Thomas Massie could bring the measure forward if numbers allowed. “I think that should we have the appropriate numbers, Massie could bring it again, or anyone else.”

Massie has pursued a privileged resolution with eight articles against Hegseth, including claims related to the War Powers Resolution. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has described himself as a “hard yes” on impeaching Hegseth. Trump has said he intends to keep Hegseth in place and has called his performance “fantastic.”

Ocasio-Cortez also said criminal prosecution should be pursued where evidence supports it, applying the same rules that apply to private citizens. She criticized the Supreme Court, saying the justices had “kind of legalized a lot of this criminality.” Her comments left open the timing and scope of any action against the president.

The House previously impeached Trump in 2019 on abuse of power and obstruction of Congress charges related to Ukraine, and again in 2021 on incitement of insurrection after the Capitol riot. The Senate acquitted him both times. Impeachment requires a simple majority in the House; conviction requires two-thirds in the Senate.

Raju asked specifically whether Democrats should consider impeachment proceedings against Trump himself. Ocasio-Cortez’s response kept the option open without committing to a timeline. She tied the discussion to broader accountability for administration officials.

Massie’s privileged resolution procedure can force consideration within two legislative days. That tool has already been used in the current Congress. Ocasio-Cortez referenced it as a possible vehicle if sufficient support exists before the new majority takes over.

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Jeffries has predicted strong Democratic support for the Hegseth resolution. Trump’s public defense of Hegseth has remained consistent. The interview occurred against the backdrop of the ongoing procedural fight over the Massie resolution.

Ocasio-Cortez’s “all options” language extends beyond Hegseth to potential action involving the president. She has not specified particular articles or a preferred sequence. The comments keep the possibility of a third impeachment of Trump as an active topic within the Democratic conference.

The House can pass articles by majority vote. The Senate retains the final authority on removal. Ocasio-Cortez’s remarks highlight that both pathways remain under discussion as the new Congress approaches.