Democratic lawmakers are pushing for Trump's removal using the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, after he threatened to exterminate an entire civilization if Iran did not back down. Some Republicans, including former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, have also declared support for the measure.
The 25th Amendment was added to the US Constitution in 1967 to clarify procedures when a president cannot continue in office due to death, resignation or health problems. The fourth section of the amendment provides for removal from office if the president is unable to exercise the powers and duties of the office, but this section has never been invoked.
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The 25th Amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution in 1967 to clarify procedures when a president cannot continue in office
Trump is the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twice, both during his first term
Congressman Jamie Raskin proposed creating a commission to remove Trump, with support from 50 Democratic congresspeople
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that only 45% of Americans consider Trump mentally sound and capable
Section 3 of the 25th Amendment was invoked by Presidents Bush and Biden during medical procedures