Measure by Jamie Raskin follows statements by Trump about annihilating Iran and post depicting himself as Jesus
House Democrats on Tuesday proposed creating a commission that would work with JD Vance to remove Donald Trump from office under the 25th amendment, should they determine he is no longer fit to serve.
The measure, introduced by Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, follows a series of statements from Trump, including his recent warning that Iran’s “whole civilization will die” if it did not capitulate to his demands, and a social media post that depicted him as Jesus Christ.
Democratic lawmakers and other opponents, including the former CIA director John Brennan, have seized on those comments to argue that the 79-year-old president is no longer competent to lead the country, and that the US vice-president should work with Trump’s cabinet to remove him.
But also, this feels like it’s pure theater
is this some “clever” ploy to get vance to either come out and say trump isn’t too much of a deranged fucking psycho lunatic to serve, or that he is? what would either outcome accomplish?
if, by some incomprehensible batshit fuckery in the spacetime continuum (which, admittedly, we are in the middle of) vance agrees, who the fuck thinks having vance on your side is some kind of flex?
The Vice President is the one that needs to enact the 25th amendment (along with members of the cabinet). Its not so much of wanting Vance, but wanting the Vice President. If the Vice President was a ham sandwich, I’d be looking for the sandwich’s vote to enact the 25th amendment.
Trump’s redeeming feature is his charisma, apparently - personally never seen it. But he’s also mad. Vance is so unlikeable, so I think this is seen as an easy way to destroy MAGA.
The power behind the crown needs to be cut out first though - i.e. Stephen Miller and the Heritage Foundation. Nothing will change without taking care of this festering carbuncle.
I think it’s more of a move to either link Trump and Vance or introduce some division if he doesn’t agree.
The Democrats would never! How dare you! They hold the record for the longest filibuster speech AND the longest government shutdown during this presidency. Look at all they have accomplished…