First Congressional Republican Openly Calls For Removing Trump With 25th Amendment
4 years, 2 months ago

First Congressional Republican Openly Calls For Removing Trump With 25th Amendment

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois became the first Republican member of Congress to openly call for President Donald Trump’s removal using the 25th Amendment, saying it was necessary to “end this nightmare” following Wednesday’s deadly insurrection on Capitol Hill. Vice President Mike Pence should begin initiating the removal process, Kinzinger said in a video statement Thursday, “to ensure the next few weeks are safe for the American people, and that we have a sane captain on the ship.” “Sadly, yesterday it became evident that not only did the president abdicate his duty to protect the American people and the People’s House, he invoked and inflamed passions that only gave fuel to the insurrection that we saw,” Kinzinger said. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Pence to begin 25th Amendment proceedings minutes later, saying in a statement that Trump “should not hold office one day longer.” “If the Vice President and Cabinet refuse to stand up, Congress should reconvene to impeach the president,” he said. My statement: pic.twitter.com/yVyQrYcjuD — Adam Kinzinger January 7, 2021 Trump “has a bunker mentality now,” one unnamed White House official told The Washington Post.

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Trump’s cabinet discussed 25th Amendment ‘within months of him taking office’: new book
2 years, 6 months ago

Trump’s cabinet discussed 25th Amendment ‘within months of him taking office’: new book

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's highest-ranking administration officials considered invoking the 25th Amendment not long after he first took office, according to a new book. Senior administration officials worried about Trump's mental fitness for the presidency almost immediately after seeing him on the job, and cabinet officials held tentative discussions "within months" of him taking office to consider invoking the constitutional …

Trump aides grilled about alleged secret talks to remove him under the 25th Amendment at J6 hearing: report
2 years, 6 months ago

Trump aides grilled about alleged secret talks to remove him under the 25th Amendment at J6 hearing: report

Raw Story  

On Tuesday, The New York Timesreported that investigators on the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol are interviewing former Trump administration officials about alleged secret talks to remove the former president under the 25th Amendment in the wake of the attack. "The panel has been holding closed-door interviews with senior Trump administration officials in …

Jan. 6 takeaways: White House in chaos, unmovable Trump
2 years, 7 months ago

Jan. 6 takeaways: White House in chaos, unmovable Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House Jan. 6 committee closed out its set of summer hearings with its most detailed focus yet on the investigation’s main target: former President Donald Trump. “Fast.” Trump “could not be moved,” Thompson said, “to rise from his dining room table and walk the few steps down the White House hallway into the press briefing room where …

25th Amendment talk puts focus on how Trump’s cabinet lost trust in his judgement: report
2 years, 9 months ago

25th Amendment talk puts focus on how Trump’s cabinet lost trust in his judgement: report

Raw Story  

The chaos in Donald Trump's cabinet following his coup attempt is coming into focus after Thursday's public hearing by the House Select Committee Investigating the Jan. 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol. “You will hear about members of the Trump cabinet discussing the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment, and replacing the president of the United States,” Rep. Liz Cheney …

Trump complains people wanted to use the 25th Amendment on him 'anytime I had a great idea'
2 years, 10 months ago

Trump complains people wanted to use the 25th Amendment on him 'anytime I had a great idea'

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday complained about how often people brought up using the 25th Amendment in the Constitution to remove him from office. While talking at the Heritage Conference organized by the right-wing Heritage Foundation, Trump noted that talk of employing the 25th Amendment has stopped now that President Joe Biden is in the White House. The 25th …

Mnuchin, Pompeo discussed removing Trump using the 25th Amendment
3 years, 4 months ago

Mnuchin, Pompeo discussed removing Trump using the 25th Amendment

Daily Mail  

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed removing President Donald Trump from office using the 25th Amendment during the aftermath of the January 6 Capitol riot. ABC News' Jonathan Karl reports in his new book, Betrayal: The Final Act of the Trump Show, that Mnuchin called Pompeo the night of January 6 to discuss the 25th …

Capitol riots: A running count of the lawmakers calling for Trump’s second impeachment
4 years, 2 months ago

Capitol riots: A running count of the lawmakers calling for Trump’s second impeachment

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s conduct leading up to and during the deadly …

Pence says he opposes removing Trump with the 25th Amendment
4 years, 2 months ago

Pence says he opposes removing Trump with the 25th Amendment

The Hindu  

Vice President Mike Pence told House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday that he is opposed to invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office after Trump's supporters laid siege to the U.S. Capitol last week. "I do not believe that such a course of action is in the best interest of our Nation or consistent …

US vice president rejects use of 25th Amendment to remove Trump
4 years, 2 months ago

US vice president rejects use of 25th Amendment to remove Trump

Al Jazeera  

Mike Pence says move not in country’s ‘best interest’ in decision likely to lead to Trump’s impeachment. US Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday said he did not support invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump just a week before the end of his term, saying such a move was not in the country’s “best interest” or consistent …

US VP Mike Pence refuses to invoke 25th Amendment to oust Donald Trump
4 years, 2 months ago

US VP Mike Pence refuses to invoke 25th Amendment to oust Donald Trump

India Today  

US Vice-President Mike Pence ruled out invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from power, less than a week after the president fomented the violent insurrection at the Capitol. In his first remarks to reporters since last week’s violence, the outgoing president offered no condolences for those dead or injured, only saying, “I want no violence.” The US …

US House votes to urge Pence to use 25th Amendment against Trump
4 years, 2 months ago

US House votes to urge Pence to use 25th Amendment against Trump

Al Jazeera  

Resolution introduced in Congress after last week’s violent assault on Capitol by Trump’s supporters. Members of the US House of Representatives have passed a resolution calling for the removal of outgoing US President Donald Trump under the 25th Amendment, following the chaos at the Capitol last week when the president’s supporters stormed their way into the building. Under the 25th …

US House passes resolution asking Mike Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump
4 years, 2 months ago

US House passes resolution asking Mike Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump

India Today  

The US House of Representatives, which has initiated the process to impeach Donald Trump over the unprecedented Capitol Hill attack, on Wednesday passed a resolution urging Vice President Mike Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove the president from office. The resolution, which calls upon Pence to mobilise the Cabinet to activate the 25th Amendment to remove the president from …

Mike Pence says using the 25th amendment to remove Donald Trump would defy its purpose. So what is it actually for?
4 years, 2 months ago

Mike Pence says using the 25th amendment to remove Donald Trump would defy its purpose. So what is it actually for?

ABC  

The United States House of Representatives has passed a resolution urging Vice-President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th amendment to remove Donald Trump from office, but Mr Pence has ruled it out. Pence says it's to be used as 'punishment' Mr Pence says using the 25th amendment in these circumstances wouldn't be what it was created for. Here is what …

25th amendment explained: Who has called on cabinet to oust President Trump?
4 years, 2 months ago

25th amendment explained: Who has called on cabinet to oust President Trump?

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This is why the 25th amendment exists, when …

What is the 25th Amendment and how could it be used to remove Donald Trump?
4 years, 2 months ago

What is the 25th Amendment and how could it be used to remove Donald Trump?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would give Mr Pence 24 hours to use …

US House to push for removing Trump through 25th Amendment: A look at what the provision entails
4 years, 2 months ago

US House to push for removing Trump through 25th Amendment: A look at what the provision entails

Firstpost  

As United States president Donald Trump faces growing calls for his resignation and the possibility of impeachment, there is renewed attention on the 25th Amendment to the country’s Constitution. CNN has quoted a source close to Mike Pence as saying that the vice-president has not ruled out an effort to invoke the 25th Amendment and wants to preserve the option …

Trump remains defiant amid calls for removal or resignation
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump remains defiant amid calls for removal or resignation

LA Times  

President Trump speaks at a rally Wednesday in Washington shortly before a mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. Rattled by the violent insurrection and images of Trump loyalists hunting for them in the Capitol’s hallways, House Democrats moved quickly toward a second impeachment this week, though Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said a trial in his chamber …

The growing list of lawmakers and groups supporting Donald Trump's impeachment or 25th Amendment removal
4 years, 2 months ago

The growing list of lawmakers and groups supporting Donald Trump's impeachment or 25th Amendment removal

Raw Story  

In the wake of Wednesday's violent attack on the U.S. Capitol incited by President Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers who opposed the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory, a growing list of elected officials, leaders of civil society groups, and others have publicly called for swiftly impeaching the president or removing him from office by invoking the 25th …

What’s the 25th Amendment That Can Remove Trump from Office?
4 years, 2 months ago

What’s the 25th Amendment That Can Remove Trump from Office?

The Quint  

Should the president be incapacitated in office, there is legislation that clarifies the line of succession. The 1886 Succession Act made members of the president’s Cabinet direct successors if the vice president could not serve. Upon assuming the presidency in 1945 after President Franklin Roosevelt’s death, Harry Truman requested Congress to amend the 1886 Succession Act to provide greater clarification …

Speaker, Congress leaders urge Mike Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump
4 years, 2 months ago

Speaker, Congress leaders urge Mike Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump

India TV News  

Top Democratic leadership has urged Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution to remove President Donald Trump from office for his "incitement of insurrection", a day after his supporters attacked the US Capitol in a violent breach. “The president’s dangerous and seditious acts necessitate his immediate removal from office,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and …

Nancy Pelosi joins top Democrat Chuck Schumer in calling for removal of US President Donald Trump through 25th Amendment
4 years, 2 months ago

Nancy Pelosi joins top Democrat Chuck Schumer in calling for removal of US President Donald Trump through 25th Amendment

ABC  

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has joined senior Democrats in calling for President Donald Trump's immediate removal from office after his supporters violently occupied the US Capitol in what she described as an "armed insurrection against America". Key points: Ms Pelosi said Mr Trump had committed "an unspeakable assault on our nation" Congress "may be prepared" to move forward with …

King, Pingree advocate for Trump’s removal from office
4 years, 2 months ago

King, Pingree advocate for Trump’s removal from office

Associated Press  

Two members of Maine’s congressional delegation support the use of the 25th Amendment to try to remove President Donald Trump from office after his supporters breached the U.S. Capitol. Sen. Angus King, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, said Thursday that members of Trump’s cabinet should consider removing him under the amendment. Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat, also said Thursday …

Lawmakers openly discuss ousting Trump, possible impeachment
4 years, 2 months ago

Lawmakers openly discuss ousting Trump, possible impeachment

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers of both parties raised the prospect Thursday of ousting President Donald Trump from office, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that if he wasn’t removed, the House may move forward with a second impeachment. Schumer said the attack on the Capitol “was an insurrection against the United States, incited by the president.” He said Trump “should not …

Donald Trump Is An Urgent Threat To American Democracy. Congress Has 13 Days To Act.
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump Is An Urgent Threat To American Democracy. Congress Has 13 Days To Act.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Donald Trump has 13 days left in office. “We are in a very dangerous place in this country as long as Donald Trump remains in office,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday. “If the vice president and the Cabinet do not act,” she said, “the Congress may be prepared to move forward with impeachment.” Two …

Lawmakers openly discuss ousting Trump, possible impeachment
4 years, 2 months ago

Lawmakers openly discuss ousting Trump, possible impeachment

The Hindu  

Lawmakers of both parties have raised the prospect of ousting President Donald Trump from office, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that if he wasn't removed, the House may move forward with a second impeachment. There did to be public support for the move, for now, among members of Mr. Trump’s Cabinet, especially after Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao resigned in …

Schumer, Pelosi Call For Trump's Removal Following Violent Insurrection
4 years, 2 months ago

Schumer, Pelosi Call For Trump's Removal Following Violent Insurrection

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are calling for the removal of President Donald Trump following Wednesday’s violent insurrection by extremists who were encouraged by Trump. “This president should not hold office one day longer.” The Democrat from New York urged Vice President Mike Pence and the rest of Trump’s Cabinet to invoke …

Could Donald Trump Be Removed Now? Here's What Might Happen Next
4 years, 2 months ago

Could Donald Trump Be Removed Now? Here's What Might Happen Next

Huff Post  

Widespread calls have been made to remove Donald Trump from office with immediate effect after the outgoing US president encouraged a mob of his supporters to storm the US Capitol building. “President Trump has orchestrated a campaign to cause an insurrection that overturns the results of a free, fair and legal election,” Scott tweeted. In a Wednesday statement, NAACP president …

Can Donald Trump be removed from White House before Joe Biden's inauguration? Explained
4 years, 2 months ago

Can Donald Trump be removed from White House before Joe Biden's inauguration? Explained

India TV News  

The US Congress has resumed the final stage of the confirmation of Joe Biden as the next President and Kamala Harris as the Vice President, hours after sitting President Donald Trump's supporters violently stormed the Capitol building. "If Vice President Mike Pence and the Trump cabinet lack the sound judgement and moral fortitude to exercise the 25th Amendment, I respectfully …

MSNBC's Chris Hayes Calls For Trump’s Removal ‘As Fast As Legally Practicable’
4 years, 2 months ago

MSNBC's Chris Hayes Calls For Trump’s Removal ‘As Fast As Legally Practicable’

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING He said that tone of normality as Congress resumes its count of Electoral College votes that affirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory is “flirting with ignoring what happened and the pressing emergency that faces the nation right now.” That emergency is Trump himself. “The president of the United States is clearly a danger and threat to the republic …

Washington Post Editorial Board Calls For Trump's Cabinet To Remove Him
4 years, 2 months ago

Washington Post Editorial Board Calls For Trump's Cabinet To Remove Him

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Washington Post’s editorial board took the extreme step on Wednesday of calling for President Donald Trump’s Cabinet to remove him from office after he encouraged a mob of his supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol building. The editorial board urged Vice President Mike Pence and the rest of Trump’s Cabinet to meet immediately and invoke the …

'Time to Invoke the 25th Amendment': Authors, Celebs Lash Out at Trump, Supporters After Capitol Carnage
4 years, 2 months ago

'Time to Invoke the 25th Amendment': Authors, Celebs Lash Out at Trump, Supporters After Capitol Carnage

News 18  

In what can be termed as a violent infraction of law and order, a mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday, and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House. Just think of the …

Can Trump be Removed From Office Before His Term Ends On January 20? All Possibilities Explained
4 years, 2 months ago

Can Trump be Removed From Office Before His Term Ends On January 20? All Possibilities Explained

News 18  

The storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump on Wednesday has prompted calls by some lawmakers to remove him from office before President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in on Jan. 20. For the 25th Amendment to be invoked, Pence and the majority of Trump’s Cabinet would need to declare that Trump is unable to perform the …

Nancy Pelosi joins others in calling for Donald Trump to be removed under the 25th amendment. Can it be done?
4 years, 2 months ago

Nancy Pelosi joins others in calling for Donald Trump to be removed under the 25th amendment. Can it be done?

ABC  

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has joined other Democrats and Republicans in calling for Donald Trump to be removed from office, before president-elect Joe Biden is sworn in on January 20, after the storming of the US Capitol yesterday. Ms Pelosi said Mr Trump has committed "an unspeakable assault on our nation and our people" and must be removed from …

What The 25th Amendment Says About Removing A Sitting President
4 years, 2 months ago

What The 25th Amendment Says About Removing A Sitting President

NPR  

What The 25th Amendment Says About Removing A Sitting President Enlarge this image toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Susan Walsh/AP Updated on Jan. 7 at 1:55 p.m. Sponsor Message "The quickest and most effective way — it can be done today — to remove this president from office would be for the vice president to immediately invoke the 25th Amendment," Senate …

Pelosi, Schumer Join Chorus Of Calls For Invocation Of 25th Amendment Against Trump
4 years, 2 months ago

Pelosi, Schumer Join Chorus Of Calls For Invocation Of 25th Amendment Against Trump

NPR  

Pelosi, Schumer Join Chorus Of Calls For Invocation Of 25th Amendment Against Trump Enlarge this image toggle caption Samuel Corum/Getty Images Samuel Corum/Getty Images Updated at 5:00 p.m. ET House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer have called for President Trump to be removed from office via the 25th Amendment. "I join the Senate Democratic leader in …

What is 25th amendment that can lead to Trump's impeachment after US Capitol riots
4 years, 2 months ago

What is 25th amendment that can lead to Trump's impeachment after US Capitol riots

India Today  

There is a growing chatter among the US lawmakers calling for the impeachment of US President Donald Trump days before Joe Biden takes over as the next president following the violence and rioting in Washington DC on Thursday. Donald Trump has only 14 days left in office before Joe Biden takes over as the next US President. For the 25th …

John Kelly: Trump’s ex-White House chief of staff supports using 25th Amendment to remove the President
4 years, 2 months ago

John Kelly: Trump’s ex-White House chief of staff supports using 25th Amendment to remove the President

CNN  

Washington CNN — Former White House chief of staff John Kelly said Thursday that if he were a member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet he would support using the 25th Amendment to the Constitution to remove the President from office following a deadly riot at the US Capitol. The comments from Kelly, who left the White House under contentious circumstances …

Trump faces demands for his removal, but is there time to act?
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump faces demands for his removal, but is there time to act?

LA Times  

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks at a news conference on Thursday, the day after violent Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. “While there are only 13 days left, any day could be a horror show for America,” Pelosi said, calling Trump “a very dangerous person who should not continue in office” and adding: “This is urgent, an emergency of the …

US Republicans condemn Trump’s role in Capitol insurrection
4 years, 2 months ago

US Republicans condemn Trump’s role in Capitol insurrection

Al Jazeera  

Former AG Barr says incitement of ‘mob’ was a ‘betrayal’ as some Republicans join in calls for Trump’s removal. Former Attorney General William Barr and a growing number of Republicans, former supporters of President Donald Trump, are condemning the president’s incitement of the violent mob that stormed the US Capitol on January 6. Trump’s conduct was a “betrayal of his …

Siege on Capitol renews talk of ousting Trump through 25th Amendment
4 years, 2 months ago

Siege on Capitol renews talk of ousting Trump through 25th Amendment

LA Times  

Police on Wednesday try to hold back a mob that stormed the nation’s Capitol in an attempt to halt certification of Joe Biden’s election victory. Early in the president’s term, Rep. Zoe Lofgren introduced a resolution urging Trump to seek a medical and psychiatric evaluation to determine his fitness for office, with an eye on the law governing presidential succession. …

Donald Trump should be removed from office to preserve democracy, business leaders say
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump should be removed from office to preserve democracy, business leaders say

CNN  

New York CNN Business — The National Association of Manufacturers, one of the most influential business groups in the US, called on Vice President Mike Pence Wednesday to consider removing President Donald Trump from office. Pence “should seriously consider working with the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to preserve democracy,” NAM CEO Jay Timmons, a former Republican political operative, …

Donald Trump book: 25th Amendment to remove President 'discussed every day in the White House', author of exposé says
7 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump book: 25th Amendment to remove President 'discussed every day in the White House', author of exposé says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The author of the explosive new book on the Trump …

Is it time to talk about the 25th Amendment?
7 years, 5 months ago

Is it time to talk about the 25th Amendment?

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Julian Zelizer is a history and public affairs professor at Princeton University and the author of “The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress, and the Battle for the Great Society.” He’s also the co-host of the “Politics & Polls” podcast. Story highlights Julian Zelizer says news reports and critical comments from people like Sen. Bob Corker raise …

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