25th Amendment to the American Constitution: A day after the riots on Capitol Hill, a large number of Republican Party members, along with other senior officials, told CNN today (Thursday) that they believe the incumbent president Donald Trump, Should end his term before January 20, the date of the change of government. Earlier, a number of senior government officials announced their resignation, or their intention to resign, due to the riots and dissatisfaction with the president’s conduct in a series of recent events.
Four of those senior officials, called for the use of the 25th Amendment to the Constitution, Which is a last resort for the overthrow of a rebellious president, or incapable, or in case “the president is unable to continue to rule temporarily”. Also, senior government officials are debating this, but it has not yet been clarified whether there will be a sufficient majority to use this power.
After Trump’s speech, in which he called on the rioters to “go home,” Washington officials said: “Even in the video he posted, he appears to be mentally unstable and unwilling to accept the results of the presidential election. It is clear he is willing and willing to continue inciting violence.”
Trump supporters outside Capitol Hill (Photo: Samuel Corum / Getty Images)Here’s what you need to know about the patch:
In order to force the taking of power from Trump, his deputy Mike Pence Will have to hire them for the task, so according to the wording of the amendment. A flashlight will also need the consent of most members of Trump’s party, Recognize that he is unfit to serve.
However, Trump may appeal this, by drafting a letter to Congress. Pence and the rest of the government officials who expressed their consent will be given four days to appeal what he wrote. Afterwards, members of Congress will vote, and will be able to pass the amendment by a special two-thirds majority (usually 67 senators and 290 members of the White House).
Some history on the patch: The idea for the amendment came up shortly after the assassination of former 33rd President John F. Kennedy. Continuing through it Lyndon Johnson, suffered from a number of heart attacks, and the amendment was intended to create a clear line of succession and prepare for urgent cases of a change of government.
Trump supporters in Washington (Photo: REUTERS / Jim Urquhart)
Riots in the United States (Photo: Jon Cherry / Getty Images)