One can certainly argue the 25th amendment wasn’t intended for this type of situation and was more about physical/mental incapacity. That said, I do think one could also interpret it the other way.

As for impeachment, the case is very clear. One interesting side note I learned is even if Trump isn’t convicted by the Senate, congress can still vote to convict him by simple majority of violating the 14th ammendnent for inciting an insurrection against the U.S., barring him from ever holding federal office again. Pretty interesting detail there.

One interesting side note I learned is even if Trump isn’t convicted by the Senate, congress can still vote to convict him by simple majority of violating the 14th ammendnent for inciting an insurrection against the U.S.

Congress can refuse to seat someone and use this as a reason. I have no idea how it would be applied to the President unless a court ruled him as disqualified and it was upheld.

Yeah, I’m under the impression it might have to go through the courts. Good point.

Trump has officially been impeached for a second time by the House of Representatives. First president to be impeached twice. Crazy times.

Final vote tally-Yea 232 Nay 197. 4 Not Voting (All Republicans). All 222 Democrats voted Yea along with 10 Republicans. Nancy Pelosi has gaveled the vote. Trump has been impeached.

I like that many Republicans who voted no, at least still public ally said he’s to blame for what happened but that impeachment wasn’t the way to go. I’d like full discosure on who in the Republican Party have public ally said he’s to blame.

None of this would even have to be discussed if the Republican Party all came out and said most of what Trump has been saying was lies and we were mistaken for not saying it sooner. We were wrong and we apologize to the American people.

Lots to consider here

A McConnell-Backed Trump Conviction Is Just Fantasy - New York MagazineConviction in Trump's impeachment trial was always a long shot. Now momentum is waning, as GOP senators aren't onboard and McConnell won't herd them.apple.news