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If she sticks to this, she’ll get it.

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They think he’s right. Let the economy go bad and another COVID surge or two.

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You are quoting something but no link. Can you provide the link you are quoting from?

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"Vice President Mike Pence and a majority of Cabinet members would have to give a written statement to Congress declaring that President Donald Trump is unfit for office, and at that point, Pence would be given presidential powers.

Trump can write a letter to Congress disputing Pence and the Cabinet’s claims, but that does not restore his presidential powers. Pence and the Cabinet could contest his letter within four days.

If Pence and the Cabinet overruled Trump, then Congress would have to meet within 48 hours to decide the fate of the president, but the lawmakers have 21 days to make a final decision with at least two thirds of the vote. Presidential power would remain with Pence until there is a final decision."

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I am not going to stand against impeaching him again.

I don’t think it wise.

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I disagree. The attack on the capitol has to be address, and the ispiring force has to be rebuffed.

You know…I suppose the other way to think about this is, let the clock run out and then investigate?

That just seems so politcal…

No, I think the house and senate should come togeteher to condemn the actions that contributed to the attack. Then it can be put to rest.

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It is wise to keep him from running again and to send a message to any pretenders.

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The acting cabinet member can sign or not sign, just like the one that retired.

There you go what? I don’t get what you are trying to say. I’m just pointing out that if a cabinet member resigns, there is a law that puts an acting in place – that has full authority as the cabinet member.

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Sure, just as soon as you realize that you’re nothing more than a tool for the Domestic War on Terror currently brewing. :man_shrugging:

The condemnation of the “riot” at Capitol Hill comes with pulling the rug out from underneath leftist hate groups like BLM and Antifa.

Three sides to this. You’re not on the winning one. :wink:

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google 25th amendment text

it’s really simple. I quoted the actual constitution.

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Is there?

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It will never be put to rest.

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Section 4.

Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.

Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that no inability exists, he shall resume the powers and duties of his office unless the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive department or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit within four days to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. Thereupon Congress shall decide the issue, assembling within forty-eight hours for that purpose if not in session. If the Congress, within twenty-one days after receipt of the latter written declaration, or, if Congress is not in session, within twenty-one days after Congress is required to assemble, determines by two-thirds vote of both Houses that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office.

Read the damn constitution.

They submit a letter. Pence takes over. President submits a letter, power transfered back to president. Pence et all submit another letter THEN congress determines of the presidential power is transfered to the VP.

It’s plain and simple. After second letter it doesn’t say power transfered to VP,

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The capital thing, he did nothing impeachable there. Impeaching him for his speech is a flagrant violation of his right to free speech. That said, I can’t figure out why Democrats want to do Republicans this huge favor. Because, if Trump did decide to run in 2024, it would most likely be an independent run that would siphon votes from the GOP contender and ensure a loss for him and the GOP’s candidate.

They’re also setting Biden up for a fall. What happens when Biden complains about something or another and someone gets violent over the issue? He gets impeached too, right? You know, like Biden says something about a shooting, blaming the cops for being racist and subsequently a BLM protest turns into a riot. Or do we just go ahead and acknowledge that he wouldn’t be impeached because it’s a double standard that doesn’t apply to Democrats?

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Have acting cabinet members every participated in the 25th Amendment process?

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I think in this case he was a grossly incompetent boob, but should not have formal removal action taken, both because intent would be difficult to prove and I think it sets the table for domestic terrorism. There will be investigations after the 20th.

If I were a Republican, I’d want impeachment. He may run third party in 2024 if not impeached, all but guaranteeing a Dem win.

He’s a subhuman pig but “You’re not worth the effort anymore” would be my position.

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It sets the table for 20 years of GWoT industry to continue on at home.

But don’t worry, if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear. :wink:

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vacancies act. Second in command automatically becomes acting, unless president delegates an acting head. Good for 300 days.

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Oh wanted to add, I think he should be impeached and there are several legitimate reasons to do so but this isn’t one of them, unless you count knowingly lying to the public as the reason instead of incitement to riot or insurrection. He is guilty of the former and not the latter. Doubt many of our elected officials have much enthusiasm for making lying a legit reason to impeach or remove someone from office though.

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If not for double standards…

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