Donald Trump’s positive view of himself had a wake-up call on Friday.
During an interview with Punchbowl News, reporter Jake Sherman brought up the chance that Democrats might impeach the president if they win the House in the midterms.
“Do you think they will?” he asked.
Trump, who was impeached twice during his first term, didn’t directly answer.
“Well, a lot of people are saying I’m one of the greatest presidents ever,” he started.
Sherman added.
“They’re not saying that, though,” he said, referring to Democrats.
“Yeah,” Trump, who is 80 years old, replied, “but they know—they see the results.”
As Trump made some exaggerated claims, Sherman asked again about impeachment.
After taking a long pause, Trump said, “It’s hard to believe they could.”
Democratic lawmakers have already introduced at least two House resolutions for Trump’s impeachment over actions he has taken in his second term.
One resolution refers to “abuse of presidential power by calling for the execution of members of Congress” and “abuse of presidential power to intimidate federal judges in violation of the separation of powers and independence of the judiciary.” Another lists 13 charges, including “militarization of domestic law enforcement,” “serial unconstitutional detentions and deportations,” and “retaliation against constitutionally protected speech or association.”
In the same interview with Punchbowl, Trump had some interesting comments about House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who would likely oversee any impeachment efforts if his party regains control.
Even though Trump had called Jeffries “Low IQ” and a “THUG” last year, he now thinks of him as “a nice guy.”
When asked if he could do business with Jeffries, Trump said, “Yeah, I think so.”
“Look, people are harsh on me, I’m harsh on them,” Trump said.
“It’s part of the world…But I’d probably get along with him very well.”
Until then, Trump and the GOP have to deal with Americans’ negative feelings about the economy and the Iran war, among other issues.
But on Friday, Trump denied receiving any criticism, even though his own voters told him otherwise.Instead, he tried to blame the party he leads.
“The question is, will they vote?” Trump said.
“They’re angry at Republicans, but they’re not angry at me.”
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