Democrats in the US Congress are calling for the 25th Amendment to the Constitution to be invoked to remove Donald Trump from power. This provision allows for the transfer of powers to the vice president if the president is declared incapacitated. The situation is escalating as Trump disagrees with this decision.
What the 25th Amendment is and how it is applied
The 25th Amendment to the US Constitution establishes a procedure for the transfer of presidential powers in case the president is unable to perform his or her duties. If the president becomes incapacitated, the vice president, together with a majority of the Cabinet, may sign a declaration. In this case, the powers are temporarily transferred to the vice president.
Trump's reaction and further actions by Congress
Donald Trump, does not recognise his incapacity and does not agree to the Democrats' demands. Now the final decision must be made by Congress by voting. Political tensions are rising, and the situation around Trump is causing a wide resonance in society and among international partners. Read more about the political crisis on YouTube.
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