By John Q. Hosedrinker 
President Donald Trump’s letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, expressing frustration over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, has ignited controversy and renewed calls for his removal from office. The letter, which also mentions Greenland and criticizes Denmark’s ability to protect it, has been met with condemnation from public figures. Critics are citing the 25th Amendment and expressing concerns about Trump’s mental state and stability.
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‘Extremely mentally ill’: Trump’s letter to Norway ignites new calls for removal is, unfortunately, a headline that seems to be repeating itself these days. This time, the spark appears to be a letter to Norway, and the reaction it’s generating is… well, let’s just say it’s not exactly a wave of support. The gist of the letter, apparently, reads like a rambling text message after a particularly rough day online, and it’s sending ripples of concern, and frankly, bewilderment, across the political spectrum.
One thing that’s become increasingly noticeable is the apparent unwillingness of many Republicans to engage in the most basic forms of communication, such as press conferences or town halls. The fear seems to be that they’ll be forced to address the elephant in the room: how they can continue to tolerate a president who, according to many, is exhibiting increasingly erratic behavior. The core question many are asking is, isn’t it time to actually start the process of removing him from office?
The latest example that has everyone talking involves the former President’s bizarre obsession with Greenland, linking it to the lack of a Nobel Peace Prize, the presence of Russian and Chinese ships, and even the Norwegian government itself. It’s hard not to feel as though it’s all part of a larger pattern. The speech before the World Economic Forum, according to those who saw it, was “absolutely unhinged.” Confusing Greenland and Iceland multiple times in a single speech? It doesn’t exactly instill confidence. The sentiment is clear: it feels like the country is being led by someone who needs their keys taken away and to be put into a home.
And that’s the real sticking point. The idea that his actions represent a limit to his aggression is fading fast. There’s a growing fear that he intends to act on Greenland, that this isn’t just bluster. The time for action, for removing him from power, is here. It should have already happened. The implication is dire: a potential slide into authoritarianism.
Some are calling on Norway to answer the letter by calling for Trump’s resignation based on medical grounds, arguing that it proves beyond doubt that Trump is mentally unfit. Some are calling on the UN to publicly and officially state this. The concern is that America has no spine or morals and it’s up to the rest of the world at this point.
The frustrations, it’s fair to say, are palpable. There’s a sense that the situation has become a tragic comedy, a ridiculous twist of galactic, sadistic comedy. The idea that the country is once again being led by a person who could be described as ‘extremely mentally ill’ has become a defining aspect of the political discussion. The feeling is that the Republicans aren’t acting, and they don’t intend to. The removal process needs to start now. The fear is that the country is about to cross the threshold into authoritarianism.
There’s the sense that the politicians are more concerned with shutting down protestors and avoiding any scrutiny than they are with actually addressing the problems. The idea of public officials facing the public, answering questions, and being held accountable seems to be an increasingly distant concept. The conclusion is that they are all nihilists or fascists of one stripe or another. They are OK with what is happening.
The problem, as many see it, is that the current situation is far from sustainable. It’s not just the letter to Norway; it’s the larger context of his actions and rhetoric. His behavior, as many see it, is a serious threat, and the longer the situation continues, the more dangerous it becomes. The sentiment is that they are so afraid of this decrepit old man. He is greedy, corrupt, and stupid and is probably a piece of cake to manipulate.
Ultimately, this latest incident, fueled by the letter to Norway, is likely to only add fuel to the fire. It reinforces the perception that the situation is becoming increasingly untenable and that the calls for removal are not going away anytime soon. It’s a wake-up call, and it seems like it’s going to get much worse before it gets better.