Donald Trump is facing renewed criticism from political opponents over his immigration and foreign-policy decisions, with some Democrats calling for the 25th Amendment to be invoked. The debate has intensified over his approach to Greenland, threats involving other countries and controversial immigration policies.
Trump’s push for greater U.S. control of Greenland has caused friction with Denmark and other NATO allies, while his threats involving Mexico and Colombia have also raised concerns about potential military conflicts. Critics argue that his increasingly aggressive foreign-policy rhetoric could put the United States at greater risk.
Some Democrats have gone as far as suggesting Trump is unfit to remain in office. Rep. Maxine Waters and Sen. Ed Markey have publicly raised the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment, particularly amid controversy surrounding immigration enforcement and the deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minnesota. Trump and his administration have strongly defended their policies.
The 25th Amendment’s Section 4 allows the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet to declare that a president is unable to perform his duties, temporarily transferring presidential powers to the vice president. Congress can become involved if the president disputes the declaration. However, the amendment has never been used to forcibly remove a president’s authority, and given Trump’s continued support among Republicans and his Cabinet, such a move remains highly unlikely.