Department of JusticeIt adds that “private advisers” can include anyone Trump consults outside the executive branch — including members of the public, state officials and even employees of other federal branches. And that could become complicated if the Democrats retake the House in November’s midterms, which polls show is increasingly likely. If Democrats retake the House, however, the political calculus could change dramatically. “Big implications if Dems take back the House and start investigating Trump,” Punchbowl News’ Jake Sherman wrote on X. Democrats are weighing up whether to take up impeachment proceedings against Trump if they retake the House in the midterms.