George Conway’s Bid to Impeach Trump Takes a Political Turn
George Conway, the outspoken attorney and prolific critic of President Donald Trump, has officially thrown his hat into the ring for a House seat in Manhattan, positioning his campaign as a fervent opposition to the current administration.
In a launch that feels more like a political manifesto, Conway released a two-minute video packed with striking visuals—ranging from the chaos of January 6 to unsettling images of immigration enforcement, alongside photos of Trump with notorious figures like Jeffrey Epstein and Vladimir Putin. In this cinematic piece, Conway pulls no punches, labeling Trump as “mendacious,” “corrupt,” and “criminal.”
Conway asserts that he will not conform to the role of a typical congressman, given the unprecedented political climate. In an interview with POLITICO, he escalated his rhetoric, arguing that Trump’s actions in Venezuela—specifically, the controversial decision to seize President Nicolás Maduro—constitute impeachable offenses. “He completely disregarded the War Powers Act,” Conway emphasized. “He’s abusing his power as commander-in-chief. Don’t get me wrong, Maduro is no saint, and he’s likely guilty of all the crimes he’s been charged with in the Southern District of New York. However, President Trump is undertaking these actions without consulting Congress.”
The White House has yet to respond to requests for commentary on Conway’s claims.
Conway, a newcomer to the political arena, recently registered as a Democrat just ahead of filing for candidacy in the solidly blue district being vacated by Rep. Jerrold Nadler. Having previously considered himself a Republican, Conway distanced himself from the party during Trump’s first term, signaling a significant ideological shift.
He will be vying against a crowded field of Democratic hopefuls, including state Assemblymember Alex Borres, New York City Council Member Erik Bottcher, former Nadler aide and state Assemblymember Micah Lasher, and Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg. Given the district’s political leanings, the Democratic primary winner is likely to succeed Nadler in November.
Conway has crafted his image as a formidable adversary to Trump—a stance that resonates with Democrats yearning for a more confrontational strategy against the president. This aggressive posture is even more poignant considering that Conway and his wife, Kellyanne, a former Trump adviser, announced their divorce earlier this year.
His campaign will test the waters of how far Democratic voters are willing to go in voicing their contempt for Trump. While many candidates this election cycle are focusing on affordability—a pressing issue that Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have embraced—Conway argues that all voter concerns stem from one central source: Trump.
“In my view, the politics here aren’t separate,” he stated. “Talking about Trump and holding him accountable is intrinsically linked to all the kitchen table issues.”
However, Conway faces the challenge of convincing Democratic primary voters of his commitment. His recent switch to the Democratic Party is likely to draw scrutiny, but he maintains that his roots in the district are deep, noting that his children were born in the city and that he now resides there. “I made my life here,” he asserted. “This district has been at the center of my life since I graduated from law school.”
A version of this article first appeared in POLITICO’s New York Playbook. Want to receive the newsletter every weekday? Subscribe to New York Playbook.
