Over 80 Democrats call for Trump's removal via 25th Amendment after Iran threats
More than 80 Democratic lawmakers posted online calls for President Trump's removal via the 25th Amendment following his threats of genocide against Iran, despite his simultaneous announcement of a ceasefire agreement with the country. The removal effort reflects escalating Democratic concerns about Trump's rhetoric, though a 25th Amendment invocation requires Cabinet support and faces practical obstacles. The situation highlights deep partisan divisions over Trump's foreign policy and mental fitness for office at a critical moment in U.S.-Iran relations. Some Republican lawmakers have also expressed discomfort with Trump's increasingly violent rhetoric, though full party support for removal remains unlikely.
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- April 8, 2026 at 7:52 PM PDT
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