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politics1 day ago•5 min saved

Iran War Splits MAGA Media Empire

Amid Trump’s threats over Iran, top MAGA figures and media voices are breaking with him or calling for drastic interventions, signaling a widening rift in the MAGA media ecosystem. Candace Owens and Marjorie Taylor Greene urged invoking the 25th Amendment, while others like Alex Jones and Tucker Carlson pushed back, illustrating deep divisions over Iran policy. The debate extends to scrutiny of foreign influence funding and possible DOJ investigations, with the White House largely absent from coordinating Iran messaging for the online right.

via WIRED|

#25th-amendment #influencers #iran

politics1 day ago•8 min saved

Democrats push to hold Trump accountable after Iran crisis

After Trump’s threat to wipe out Iran, Democrats publicly pressed for accountability, urging removal via impeachment or the 25th Amendment, while pushing for war-powers legislation that would require congressional approval for further strikes; with Republicans in control of Congress, a removal push remains unlikely, though constituent calls and base pressure are mounting.

via PBS|

#25th-amendment #democrats #iran-war

politics2 days ago•81 min saved

Democrats weigh removal as Trump’s Iran threats ignite impeachment talk

In response to President Trump’s threats over Iran, Democratic lawmakers are pondering actions to remove him—potentially via impeachment or the 25th Amendment—driven by constituent fear and concerns about national security, though there is no unified push in the Republican-leaning House. Some lawmakers urge immediate accountability, while others favor a cautious approach, reflecting a broader struggle over how the party should respond to the president’s confrontational rhetoric.

via AP News|

#25th-amendment #congress #donald-trump

politics2 days ago•29 min saved

Silicon Valley Lawmakers Push 25th Amendment Move Against Trump Over Iran War Rhetoric

Silicon Valley lawmakers Ro Khanna, Zoe Lofgren, and Sam Liccardo are pressuring to initiate removal proceedings under the 25th Amendment in response to President Trump’s Iran-war remarks, arguing the president’s behavior threatens national and global security even after a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire; the delegation has scheduled a briefing on the amendment and related War Powers actions, reflecting significant Democratic opposition to Trump’s conduct.

via San José Spotlight|

#25th-amendment #politics #ro-khanna

politics2 days ago•10 min saved

Pritzker urges invoking 25th Amendment to remove Trump over Iran posts

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker calls for invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump after incendiary posts about Iran, a stance echoed by some allies and critics amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions; the digest also highlights Chicago mayoral fundraising dynamics as the election approaches.

via Politico|

#25th-amendment #illinois #iran

politics2 days ago•27 min saved

The 25th Amendment Isn’t a Fast Track to Oust Trump

The Vox explainer argues that while the 25th Amendment has triggered attention, it’s not a practical route to remove President Trump: it requires a cabinet majority and a two‑thirds vote in both houses, an almost insurmountable hurdle in today’s polarized politics. By comparison, parliamentary democracies can remove leaders more easily, so the United States is unlikely to oust Trump before 2029 via the 25th Amendment.

via vox.com|

#25th-amendment #donald-trump #impeachment

politics2 days ago•2 min saved

Unlikely 25th Amendment path to remove Trump amid cross‑party calls

Despite cross‑party calls to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump, the path remains highly unlikely: it requires the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet (Congress does not initiate it) and Pence is not expected to trigger it; past uses by Reagan and Bush were for health-related handoffs, and there is no established congressional body designated to act under the amendment.

via Axios|

#25th-amendment #cabinet #impeachment

politics2 days ago•64 min saved

Leavitt Faces Backlash as Trump Threatens Iran

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defends Trump after his Truth Social post threatening to wipe out Iran, as impeachment and 25th‑Amendment talk intensify over his fitness for office; the piece outlines the administration’s framing of the rhetoric, the two‑week ceasefire with Iran, ongoing disputes over the Strait of Hormuz, and a chorus of reactions from Democrats and MAGA allies alike.

via The Daily Beast|

#25th-amendment #donald-trump #iran

politics2 days ago•3 min saved

House Democrats Open to 25th Amendment Route to Remove Trump

House Democratic leaders signaled openness to considering the 25th Amendment as a tool to remove President Trump, with Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin set to brief colleagues; while some lawmakers push for bold action amid ongoing calls after Trump's provocative statements, leadership has not formally endorsed invoking the Amendment, and Democrats also pursue an Iran war powers resolution to pressure Republicans.

via Axios|

#25th-amendment #hakeem-jeffries #iran-war-powers

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Larson launches impeachment bid over Trump’s Iran crisis

U.S. Rep. John Larson introduced 13 articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, accusing him of high crimes and misdemeanors including bypassing war powers, militarizing domestic law enforcement, and detentions/deportations based on race or political opposition, in response to Trump’s threats toward Iran and the Strait of Hormuz; the effort—written with Ralph Nader and Bruce Fein—has little chance in a GOP-controlled House, though it underscores Democratic pushback and discussions of the 25th Amendment.

via Connecticut Public|

#25th-amendment #donald-trump #impeachment

world2 months ago•49 min saved

Trump's Greenland Gambit Risks NATO and Global Stability

Techdirt argues that President Trump’s Greenland obsession—framed as a national-security issue but driven by a grievance over a Nobel Prize—threatens NATO unity and global stability. The piece notes that Greenland is Danish territory with long-standing treaties giving the US military access, argues the president’s threats could weaken allies and embolden adversaries, and highlights calls to invoke the 25th Amendment. It also criticizes Congress for inaction, catalogs the destabilizing diplomatic signals (tariffs on NATO allies, escalation rhetoric), and warns that this episodes underscores a presidency propped up by fear of dissent rather than sound policy.

via Techdirt.|

#25th-amendment #donald-trump #greenland

politics6 months ago•4 min saved

Tensions Rise in Chicago Over Military and Immigration Actions

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker called for the removal of President Trump under the 25th Amendment after Trump suggested using Chicago as a military training ground, criticizing his mental health and decision-making. Trump also discussed deploying military troops to Chicago, which Pritzker opposes and plans to contest legally, amid tensions over federal troop deployment in Illinois.

via CBS News|

#25th-amendment #chicago #military-deployment

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Trump's Felony Conviction Won't Bar Presidential Run

Despite his New York felony conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records, former President Trump can still run for and serve as president if elected, as the U.S. Constitution does not prohibit a convicted felon from holding the office. Legal scholars agree that the qualifications for presidency are exclusive and do not include criminal convictions. The 14th Amendment's insurrection clause and the 25th Amendment could pose challenges, but current legal interpretations and political dynamics suggest these are unlikely to prevent Trump from serving if elected.

via CBS News|

#2024-election #25th-amendment #donald-trump

politics2 years ago

"Lawmaker Urges Harris and Cabinet to Remove Biden via 25th Amendment Amid Impeachment Skepticism"

A Republican congressman, Rep. Madison Cawthorn, has called on Vice President Kamala Harris to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove President Joe Biden from office, citing concerns about his mental fitness. Cawthorn's call comes amid growing skepticism among some Republicans about the impeachment process, with some arguing that the 25th Amendment would be a more appropriate mechanism for addressing their concerns about Biden's ability to serve as president.

via POLITICO|

#25th-amendment #congress #impeachment

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"State Attorney General Urges Harris to Invoke 25th Amendment for Biden's Removal"

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has officially urged Vice President Kamala Harris to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove President Biden from office, citing Biden's memory lapses and frequent gaffes as evidence of cognitive decline. This call comes after the release of Special Counsel Robert Hur's report, which detailed Biden's mishandling of classified documents and highlighted concerns about his ability to serve. Other elected officials, including Sen. Josh Hawley and Rep. Claudia Tenney, have also called for the 25th Amendment to be invoked.

via Fox News|

#25th-amendment #joe-biden #kamala-harris