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Washington, D.C. — April 7, 2026 — A growing group of current and former members of the U.S. Congress publicly called on Tuesday for efforts to invoke the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to oust President Donald Trump from office, citing concerns over his recent rhetoric and decision‑making during escalating tensions with Iran.
The calls come after a series of inflammatory social media posts by Trump that included explicit threats against Iran’s infrastructure, language critics labeled as “genocidal” and “unhinged.” These remarks have intensified political debate over his fitness to serve as commander‑in‑chief.
Who Is Calling for Action?
The following members of Congress are now calling for Trump to be removed via the 25th Amendment:
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D)
Rep. Diana DeGette (D)
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D)
Rep. Mark Pocan (D)
Rep. Summer Lee (D)
Rep. Delia Ramirez (D)
Rep. Sarah McBride (D)
Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D)
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D)
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green (R)
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D)
Rep. Seth Moulton (D)
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D)
Rep. Ro Khanna (D)
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D)
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D)
Rep. Johnny Olszewski (D)
Rep. Julie Johnson (D)
Rep. Sara Jacobs (D)
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D)
Rep. Lateefah Simon (D)
Rep. Robert Garcia (D)
Rep. Chellie Pingree (D)
Sen. Ed Markey (D)
Rep. Shri Thanedar (D)
Rep. Rob Menendez (D)
Rep. April Delaney (D)
Rep. Nikema Williams (D)
Rep. Steve Cohen (D)
Rep. Joaquin Castro (D)
Rep. Betty McCollum (D)
Rep. Seth Magaziner (D)
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D)
Sen. Bernie Sanders (D)
Rep. Jill Tokuda (D)
Rep. Doris Matsui (D)
Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D)
Rep. Dan Goldman (D)
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D)
Rep. Lori Trahan (D)
Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D)
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D)
Rep. Valerie Foushee (D)
Rep. Val Hoyle (D)
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D)
Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D)
Rep. Jahana Hayes (D)
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D)
Rep. Christian Menefee (D)
Rep. Scott Peters (D)
Rep. Hank Johnson (D)
In a notable break from party lines, former Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene also urged the amendment’s use, reflecting unusually broad concern among some conservatives and progressives alike.
What Lawmakers Are Arguing
Supporters of invoking the 25th Amendment argue President Trump’s recent language and behaviour pose a grave risk to national and global security. Some Democrats described his statements as evidence he is unable to discharge the duties of the presidency, a key criterion for triggering Section 4 of the amendment.
Representative Rashida Tlaib and others labeled the president’s rhetoric as dangerous and reminiscent of war crimes, while Senator Markey reiterated the legal basis for removal, pointing to Trump’s threats and conduct toward Iran.
Political and Legal Hurdles Ahead
Legal scholars and analysts note that invoking the 25th Amendment is a high bar, requiring agreement from the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet — a scenario widely viewed as unlikely to materialize given Vice President J.D. Vance’s loyalty to the president and support from most Republican officials.
Furthermore, past efforts to use the amendment against sitting presidents have faced intense political resistance, and no president has ever been removed under this section of the Constitution in U.S. history.
Republican and Global Responses
Republican lawmakers have largely not endorsed removal and have dismissed the calls as partisan overreach. Meanwhile, international leaders and global observers have criticized Trump’s rhetoric amid intensifying Middle East conflict, describing the situation as volatile and deeply concerning.
What Happens Next
With Congress currently in recess and Republican leadership holding majorities in both chambers, immediate legislative action appears unlikely. However, the vocal push from a broad coalition of lawmakers adds pressure on U.S. institutions to confront questions of executive authority and presidential fitness during a time of international crisis.
