What if impeachment hands the presidency to someone even more effective?
If Donald Trump were impeached and removed from office, there would be no special election and no national debate over his replacement. Under the Constitution, Vice President JD Vance would become President.
For many Trump critics, that may sound like a victory. But before celebrating, it’s worth asking a simple question:
Would that actually improve the political landscape, or make it more difficult?
My personal opinion is no secret. I don’t trust JD Vance, and I wouldn’t vote for him. But this article isn’t about whether I like him or dislike him. It’s about the political consequences of making him President.
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On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission, striking down long-standing limits on coordinated campaign spending between political parties and candidates. Supporters hailed the decision as a victory for political speech under the First Amendment. Critics argued that it further increased the influence of large donors and wealthy interests in federal elections.
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The question is whether impeachment today makes winning in 2028 easier—or harder.
Part 2 — The Impeachment Trap
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**Two and a Half Years to Go: We Look at Impeachment, and the Consequences**
Part 1 — Trump’s Greatest Unintended Successes
Part 2 — The Impeachment Trap
Part 3 — Governing vs. Revenge
Part 4 — Winning 2028
