By John Q. Hosedrinker 
In response to President Trump’s statements regarding the acquisition of Greenland, several Democratic politicians have called for his removal from office via the 25th Amendment. These calls come after Trump sent a letter to the Norwegian Prime Minister reiterating his desire to take Greenland and stating he no longer felt obligated to pursue peace after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. The 25th Amendment’s Section 4, which allows for the involuntary removal of a president, has never been invoked, requiring both the Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet to agree the president is unfit, a scenario unlikely to occur at this time. Furthermore, due to the Republican majority in the House of Representatives, impeachment efforts appear unlikely as well.
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Democrats Call to Invoke 25th Amendment Against Donald Trump: It’s a recurring sentiment, and it seems to bubble up every time there’s a perceived crisis or a particularly outlandish action from the former President. The call to action, of course, is to utilize the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump from office, essentially declaring him unfit to lead. But let’s be frank, this isn’t a simple process, and the reality of its implementation is far more complex than a quick social media post.
The process to invoke the 25th Amendment is initiated by the Vice President, along with a majority of the Cabinet. This group must formally declare the President unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. Then, the President can dispute this declaration, which then requires a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate to uphold the initial decision and remove him. The key here is, however, that it’s not just a matter of Democratic will. The amendment’s efficacy hinges on the willingness of the Vice President and the Cabinet to act, and as we know, the political landscape is not always straightforward.
Realistically, the current climate makes it challenging. Those closest to the former President have often been accused of blind loyalty, and their willingness to turn on him would be required to activate the 25th. If the President’s supporters in the administration remain steadfast, the amendment is effectively a non-starter. Some have even suggested that the people around the President are in such a position of power and would find a means to maintain it for as long as possible.
The core of the argument against this action is, well, it’s not going to happen. Many believe that the former President has insulated himself with loyalists, and that impeachment would be a much easier route, given the hurdles of the 25th. Impeachment, though requiring a majority vote in the House and a two-thirds vote in the Senate for conviction, at least doesn’t require the cooperation of the administration.
The frustration is palpable. The repeated calls for action, the social media pronouncements, the articles decrying the situation – they all add up to a feeling of impotency. Many people are tired of “calling for” and want to see actual steps taken. They want to see consequences for the actions they deem harmful to the country, and they want the stability that would follow a change in leadership. There is a sense of being stuck in a loop, where the same issues arise, the same condemnations are made, but no real action materializes.
It’s often noted that the political makeup of the country is also an obstacle. The Republican Party has largely remained supportive, and the fear of political fallout makes a move like invoking the 25th a non-starter for many within the party.
The focus shifts to the practicalities. The 25th Amendment, as some have pointed out, is not a simple fix. It was not designed for this type of political maneuver. Some believe its intended use is to address a president who is physically or mentally incapacitated. The hurdles to its implementation – the need for the VP and Cabinet to agree, and the supermajority vote in both houses of Congress – make it a difficult path to take.
The overwhelming consensus is that, given the current political climate, the 25th Amendment is unlikely to be utilized. The focus instead should shift to methods of holding the former president accountable, which can range from impeachment to taking steps to protect the country from further damage. It’s a sentiment of exhaustion, and the desire for any kind of resolve.