25th Amendment explained and how it could remove Donald Trump from office

Some Democrats have revisited discussions about the 25th Amendment following President Donald Trump’s renewed push to acquire Greenland. Since resuming office, he has framed the purchase as a national security necessity.

Trump has further threatened European nations with tariffs if Denmark, which governs Greenland, declines to negotiate the territory’s sale. This stance has provoked alarm among U.S. allies and drawn domestic criticism.

Opponents warn that applying such coercive economic pressure risks creating a significant international crisis. These latest actions have intensified existing concerns over the President’s foreign policy approach.

In response, several prominent Democrats have openly questioned Trump’s fitness for office. They point to his recent statements and strategies as evidence of unstable leadership.

The 25th Amendment provides a constitutional process whereby the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet can declare a president unable to discharge his duties. This would temporarily transfer power to the vice president.

Should the president dispute this action, Congress can vote to uphold it. A successful resolution requires a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate.

While the amendment has never been used to permanently remove a president, it has facilitated temporary transfers of power. Lawmakers like Representative Maxine Waters and Senator Ed Markey are now urging its consideration, highlighting the growing political tensions surrounding Trump’s presidency.