Steve Bannon Says Democrats Could Bury Trump in Two Years of Nonstop Investigations if They Retake the House

Steve Bannon has warned that Democrats could launch two years of investigations, subpoenas and impeachment proceedings against senior Trump administration officials if they regain control of the US House of Representatives in November's midterm elections.

Speaking to CBS News in an interview published on Sunday, 11 October, the former White House chief strategist predicted that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth could face impeachment.

'I think you'll see Bobby Kennedy impeached, I'll think you see Pete Hegseth impeached. I think you'll see subpoenas flying every day,' Bannon said. 'They will look to destroy President Trump, and we'll be bogged down for two years.'

Bannon also warned that Democrats would seek to undermine President Donald Trump's remaining time in office, leaving his administration consumed by congressional investigations.

Bannon Warns of Democratic Investigation Blitz

Bannon's warning centres on the possibility that Democrats could regain control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections, putting them in a position to scrutinise the administration and pursue investigations.

On his War Room podcast, Bannon had previously warned that losing the House would turn the White House into 'Fort Apache,' signalling his expectation of a sustained political battle.

He believes the prospect of Democratic investigations should motivate Republican voters to turn out in November. However, he acknowledged that winning the midterms does not necessarily require securing the support of most Americans.

'You don't need the majority... Midterm elections are always driven by base getting out, and the base's ability to get more of their low-propensity voters out,' Bannon said.

His argument comes despite polling suggesting that the prospect of investigations may not be enough to persuade a majority of voters to back Republicans.

Bannon Remains Committed to Trump

The former White House chief strategist, who served during the early months of Trump's first administration, remains firmly aligned with the president despite acknowledging that some established Republicans want to move beyond Trumpism.

Bannon has even advocated for Trump to seek a third presidential term, although he acknowledged that the president appears uninterested or that such a bid may not happen.

The US Constitution's 22nd Amendment limits presidents to two elected terms. Bannon nevertheless argued that the provision could be challenged, saying he had spoken to constitutional lawyers about possible alternatives.

'Oh, I think you could drive a truck through that amendment. I talked to constitutional lawyers, and there were, I think, a number of different alternatives. Would it be contested? Yeah, it'd be contested, because everything [Trump] does is contested in the courts,' Bannon had noted.

His continued loyalty reflects his broader view of Trump's political significance. Bannon has compared the president's role in American history with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, describing Trump as instrumental in what he considers the nation's salvation.

'We Can't Afford to Lose'

Bannon's warnings reflect the stakes he attaches to the 2026 midterms. Asked how he would bet on the outcome, he called for Republicans to commit fully to victory. 'There's no retreat, and there's no substitute for victory. Let's fight like hell,' he said.

When asked whether Republicans could afford to lose, Bannon was unequivocal: 'Oh, we can't afford to lose. I don't think there's any doubt about that.'

His comments underline the political consequences he believes a Democratic House majority could have for Trump: from investigations into senior officials to impeachment efforts and sustained congressional scrutiny.