Sen. Ed Markey urges Congress to impeach President Trump over 2020 election claims

Sen. Edward Markey of Massachusetts called late Thursday for Congress to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, arguing that Trump’s public claims about the 2020 presidential election continuing to influence upcoming elections raise a constitutional and institutional concern.

In remarks reported by The Hill, Markey targeted Trump’s assertions during a primetime address in which Trump said the “forces” that Markey described as those that “stole” the 2020 presidential election are still operating. Markey said Trump’s language included “rigged and stolen” and “corrupt,” which Markey argued could be used to undermine trust in election administration.

Markey’s impeachment call comes as the federal government prepares for the 2026 midterm elections, with states responsible for administering voting procedures and Congress playing a role in certifying certain election results. In his comments, Markey framed the president’s allegations as an ongoing threat to the integrity of the 2026 midterm election.

The Hill reported that Markey’s remarks were made in the context of Trump’s election-related statements and his broader argument that election outcomes were affected by misconduct in 2020. Markey, a senior Democratic senator, characterized those claims as warranting congressional action through the impeachment process.

Impeachment in the U.S. system requires constitutional steps in both chambers: the House would consider articles of impeachment, followed by a Senate trial if the House approves. Markey’s Thursday statement did not indicate any specific legislative text, committee action, or vote, according to the reporting in the supplied item.

The issue also intersects with presidential communications and speech, particularly when a president repeatedly alleges misconduct in elections and suggests that similar wrongdoing is continuing. While election administration is primarily a state responsibility, Congress has oversight and legislative authority affecting how elections are conducted and how federal law is enforced.

As of Thursday, Markey’s comments represented one senator’s call for impeachment in response to Trump’s election claims, with no additional confirmed procedural developments included in the available reporting.

Further developments would likely depend on whether other members of Congress join Markey’s demand, whether House leadership introduces or advances any impeachment-related measure, and whether Judiciary Committee or other panels take up the matter in a formal setting.