Summary
House Democrats introduced a bill to create a commission that would decide if President Trump should be removed using the 25th Amendment. This move is unlikely to succeed since Republicans control Congress and President Trump could veto the bill. The commission would assess if the President is unable to do his job due to mental or physical reasons.
Key Facts
- House Democrats proposed a commission to decide on using the 25th Amendment against President Trump.
- The bill has several Democratic co-sponsors but is considered unlikely to succeed.
- The 25th Amendment allows a body, alongside the Vice President, to declare a president unable to serve.
- House Judiciary Committee member Jamie Raskin introduced the 10-page bill.
- The commission would have 17 members, appointed by top congressional leaders and include former high-ranking officials.
- The commission's findings would require the Vice President's approval to temporarily remove the President.
- The bill's passage would still need a two-thirds majority in Congress for permanent removal.
- President Trump's recent threats concerning Iran have prompted over 85 Democrats to seek his removal.
