Summary
The article discusses the possibility of using the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office without impeachment. Following President Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland, some political figures have considered this option, though experts explain that the 25th Amendment primarily addresses medical incapacitation of a president.
Key Facts
- President Trump sent a letter to Norway's Prime Minister about wanting control over Greenland.
- The letter led to discussions about the 25th Amendment, which can remove a president without impeachment.
- The 25th Amendment, ratified in 1967, addresses presidential succession and incapacitation.
- Some Democrats suggested invoking the 25th Amendment after the letter, concerned about President Trump’s fitness to lead.
- The Amendment's Section 4 allows the vice president and Cabinet to declare the president unfit, making the vice president the acting president.
- Experts highlight that the 25th Amendment was intended for medical or physical incapacitation, not political disagreements.
- If contested, Congress would need a two-thirds majority in both houses to keep the president sidelined.
- The U.S. and Denmark are NATO allies, complicating any potential U.S. military actions to acquire Greenland.
