Lawmakers in Two Parties Push to Oust Trump Over Iran Threat, Citing 25th Amendment

**Lawmakers in Two Parties Push to Oust Trump Over Iran Threat, Citing 25th Amendment** A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is calling for the immediate removal of President Donald Trump from office, invoking the Constitution's 25th Amendment following his threats of military action against Iran [123298][123221]. The push began after Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, threatening a "severe response" if Iran attacked Americans and specifically mentioning targeting 52 sites, including cultural locations [123221][122989]. Some lawmakers and legal experts argue that threatening cultural heritage sites violates international laws of armed conflict and could constitute a war crime [123221]. "The President's threats of mass killings and war crimes are exactly why the 25th Amendment was created," said Congresswoman Deb Haaland (D-NM), one of the officials supporting the action [123221]. The amendment allows the Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet to declare a president unfit to discharge the powers of the office. The effort has gained some Democratic support in Congress but faces steep odds. A leading Democratic senator publicly called the move "not realistic," noting it would require the support of Vice President Mike Pence and a majority of Trump's own Cabinet, which is seen as highly unlikely [123298]. The controversy has also drawn criticism from an unexpected international figure. Nigel Farage, leader of the UK's Reform party and a longtime Trump ally, said he was "shocked" by the former president's remarks, calling them "over the top in every single way" [123138]. Despite the low probability of success, the coordinated calls for removal highlight the intense political and constitutional crisis triggered by the President's statements in his final days in office [123298]. Democrats Seek Trump's Removal After Iran Threat; Key Senator Calls Move "Unrealistic" Lawmakers Urge 25th Amendment Removal Over Trump War Crime Threats Trump's Profane Post: A Calculated Strategy for Permanent Conflict? Nigel Farage: Trump's Iran Threat 'Went Way Too Far'