Summary
A group of lawmakers is asking for the 25th Amendment to be used to remove President Donald Trump from office. This follows his comments about potential military action against Iran, which some lawmakers view as dangerous.
Key Facts
- The 25th Amendment allows for a president to be declared unable to do their job by the vice president and the majority of the Cabinet.
- Lawmakers calling for this action are mostly Democrats.
- President Trump made a threatening comment regarding Iran, saying a "whole civilization will die tonight."
- Key lawmakers involved include Senator Ed Markey and Representative Ro Khanna.
- The call for the 25th Amendment comes amidst concerns about the legality of potential military actions by Trump.