Democrats in Congress are moving to invoke the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump, introducing a bill April 14 that would create a commission to assess whether he is fit to remain in office.
The bill, led by House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, and backed by 50 Democratic co‑sponsors, would establish a 17‑member panel authorized under Section 4 of the 25th Amendment.
Supporters argue the move is driven by national security concerns following Trump’s recent social media posts threatening escalation with Iran, though the proposal faces long odds in a Republican‑controlled Congress.
“We are at a dangerous precipice, and it is now a matter of national security for Congress to fulfill its responsibilities under the 25th Amendment to protect the American people from an increasingly volatile and unstable situation,” Raskin said in a press release.
Even if the bill were to advance, its passage is unlikely, and Trump could veto the measure if it cleared both chambers.
