25th Amendment explained and how it could remove Donald Trump from office
The escalating rhetoric has fueled public concern that a global conflict could erupt if the United States were to pursue military action in the region. As a result, some of Trump’s critics have suggested using the 25th Amendment as a means of removing him from office.
What is the 25th Amendment?
The amendment was drafted by federal lawmakers following the assassination of John F Kennedy in 1963, with the goal of clarifying presidential succession and incapacity.
Section 4 of the amendment allows for presidential authority to be temporarily transferred to the vice president without formally removing the president from office. While a sitting president could attempt to block such action, Congress ultimately holds the power to enforce the transfer through a two-thirds vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Under this provision, the vice president — currently JD Vance — along with a majority of the 15-member Cabinet, must jointly declare that the president is unable to fulfill the duties of the office.
