House Speaker Mike Johnson issued a blunt warning on Sunday: if Democrats retake the House in the 2026 midterms, their first order of business will be to impeach President Donald Trump—again.

Appearing on ABC’s “This Week,” Johnson laid out what he believes is at stake, not just for Republicans, but for the stability of the entire country. “If the Democrats took over control of the House, I guarantee you that they would try to impeach President Trump in the first week of that new Congress in January ’27,” Johnson said. “That would be a disaster for the country, for our public policy, for the economy, and everything else.”

Johnson’s remarks come amid escalating political tensions, with Trump facing resistance from Democrats on nearly every front—from immigration enforcement to federal budget reforms to national security. Democrats have made it no secret that they view Trump’s second term as illegitimate, despite his sweeping 2024 victory over Kamala Harris.

Host Jonathan Karl tried to pivot the discussion to Elon Musk’s recent criticism of Trump and the GOP. But Johnson dismissed the billionaire’s temporary outrage, noting, “When the emotion settles down, I think [Musk] will recognize we have no choice. We have to hold the House majority.”

Johnson framed the feud as more of a policy disconnect than a personal betrayal, saying Musk ultimately understands that Republican policies are better for economic growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship—areas Musk has directly benefited from.

“If Elon is honest with himself, he’ll see that the other team’s policies are not good for those things,” Johnson said, referring to the Democrats’ increasing regulatory power and tax-heavy agenda. “And he knows that.”

The looming threat of impeachment isn’t just theoretical. Democrats have repeatedly signaled their willingness to use every tool at their disposal to hinder Trump, including the same playbook they used during his first term: weaponizing investigations, delaying budgets, and yes—impeachment.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has not ruled out pursuing action against Trump over a variety of grievances, ranging from January 6 to his recent handling of immigration raids in Los Angeles. And with left-wing pressure groups already demanding payback, Johnson’s warning could prove prophetic.

For Republicans, the message is clear: the 2026 midterms are about more than holding a majority—they’re about giving Trump the full four-year term voters elected him to serve. “We’ve got to allow President Trump four full years, not just two,” Johnson emphasized.

In essence, 2026 may be a second referendum on the 2024 election. And Johnson is telling the GOP base that if they let their guard down, Democrats will waste no time turning Capitol Hill into a circus of subpoenas and show trials.

With impeachment threats already brewing and progressive activists spoiling for a fight, Johnson’s message isn’t just a prediction—it’s a preview. The battle for 2026 has already begun.