House Democrats call on Pence to call on 25th amendment to remove Trump

by

Democrats in the House Judiciary Committee sent a letter to Vice President Pence on Wednesday evening imploring him to invoke the 25th Amendment and withdraw President TrumpDonald TrumpWarnock defeats Loeffler in the second round of the Georgia Senate. The note: Georgia voters hit Trump Eric Trump warns of major challenges for Republicans who do not oppose election results MORE from the office.

Rep. David CicillineDavid Nicola Cicilline: Democrats urge Biden to address COVID-19 disinformation “infodemia”, disinformation of 46 states and FTC file antitrust lawsuits against Facebook Antitrust, content moderation to dominate technology policy in 2021 MORE (DR.I.) shared the letter on Twitter writing “I’m sending a letter with
@RepTedLieu and our colleagues in the House Judicial Committee, calling on Vice President Pence to call for the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump from office after today’s events. “

In addition to Cicilline, the letter was signed by representatives Cori Bush (Mo), Steve CohenStephen (Steve) Ira Cohen: Stop the abuse of forgiving power De Blasio, mother on whether to block the sale of Mets to controversial investor. Two ethics groups are calling on House to begin the dismissal investigation against Barr MORE (Ten.), Madeleine DeanMadeleine DeanEyes addresses Ocasio-Cortez as she tries to step up Biden Democrats protest during tense hearing Democratic lawmakers launch ‘Mean Girls’ -inspired initiative to promote masks (Pa.), Ted DeutchTheodore (Ted) Eliot Deutch This week: Congress is willing to save more time on spending, talks on coronavirus Democrats elect Meeks as first president of Black Foreign Affairs Passing the Fraud Prevention Act to the Elderly will help protect the elderly from MORE criminals (Fla.), Veronica EscobarVeronica Escobar7 Surprised moments of a tumultuous year in politics House Democrats push for Biden Pentagon selection in civilian control of Hispanic military caucus by pushing Biden candidate for education MORE (Texas), Sylvia GarciaSylvia Garcia Lawyers share New Year’s messages: “Cheers to brighter days” The cryptocurrency with the support of Facebook, Libra, changes its name. Katherine Clark secures the No. 4 leadership position in the MORE House Democrats (Texas), Sheila Jackson LeeSheila Jackson LeePocan will not seek another term, as the grand jury co-chair of Progressive Caucus will not charge officers with the death of Breonna Taylor Hillicon Valley: a TikTok deal on issues over China’s role | Twitter investigating automatic image previews on apparent algorithmic bias House passes laws that make hacking federal voting systems a MORE crime (Texas), Pramila JayapalPramila Jayapal: Washington State Neighbors Underline Internal Democratic Tensions Former Progressive Caucus President Will Not Challenge Johnson in 2022 Democrats say more relief from COVID-19 is needed after the current measure becomes law MORE (Wash), Hank JohnsonHenry (Hank) C. Johnson Five Topics to See During the Battle of Electoral College Hoyer Says Trump Georgia Says Probable Criminal, Wants “Serious” Investigation Ocasio-Cortez Says Trump’s Call to Georgia is a Crime challengeable MORE (Ga.), Jones World (New York), Location of TedTed W. LieuTrump’s call on Georgia sparks debate on criminal penalties Georgia district attorney says he will “enforce the law without fear or favor” after Trump’s call Two House Democrats ask Wray open an “immediate criminal investigation” into Trump MORE (California), Lucy McBathLucia (Lucy) Kay McBath: Maloney vows to overhaul a House democratic campaign machine “caught in the past” Record number of black women elected to Congress in 2020 McBath wins revenge against Handel in Georgia’s home race MORE (Ga.), Jerry NadlerJerrold (Jerry), the president of Lewis NadlerHouse, will continue to move forward for McGahn’s testimony in the new year Barr to step down as attorney general. Former aide accuses Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment MORE (NY), Joe NeguseJoseph (Joe) NegusePelosi appoints Democratic House leaders for Electoral College debate House Democrats elect Aguilar as No. 6 leader in the next Democratic Congress to determine leaders after disappointing election (Colo.), Jamie RaskinJamin (Jamie) Ben RaskinPelosi Nominates Democratic House Leaders for Electoral College Debate Representative Raskin and his wife pay tribute to deceased son who had “a perfect heart, a perfect soul” Pelosi wins fourth term once in a dramatic vote MORE (Md.), Mary Gay ScanlonMary Gay Scanlon: The Democratic Judiciary Bill Would Criminalize Threats to Election Officials Democratic Women’s Caucus members split endorsements for bipartisan House campaign leader lawmakers condemning Trump for declaring victory prematurely MORE (Pa.), Greg StantonGregory (Greg) John Stanton: Dems fight, approved by the House, on election night, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will endorse 23 new lawmakers, Arizona Democrats, warn Pence state may end coronavirus testing due to MORE scarcity (Ariz.) I Eric SwalwellEric Michael Swalwell The most important example of media mischief in 2020 is … The best moments of political celebrities of 2020 GOP presses Pelosi on Swalwell MORE (California).

The push to end Trump’s term before Jan. 20 comes just hours after a pro-Trump crowd stormed the Capitol as Congress ratified Electoral College votes showing the president-elect Joe BidenJoe Biden The note: Georgia voters hit Trump’s victory Warnock puts Democrats within reach of Senate majority Eric Trump warns of major challenges for Republicans who do not oppose election results MORE he was victorious.

“It is with great sadness that we write to you after the incidents that took place today at the United States Capitol. While presiding over the United States Senate, angry supporters of President Trump attempted an insurrection, illegally assaulted and broke the ‘US Capitol building to stop certification of victory of Biden president-elect,’ lawmakers wrote.

They went on to cite the 25th amendment to the Constitution, which provides a avenue through which the vice president and cabinet can remove an incumbent president who “cannot exercise the powers and duties of his office.”

“Even in his video announcement this afternoon, President Trump revealed that he is not mentally fit and still cannot process and accept the results of the 2020 election,” lawmakers wrote in Pence.

“For the sake of our democracy, we urge you to invoke the 25th Amendment and begin the process of removing President Trump from power. The President has shown time and time again that he is unwilling to protect our democracy and exercise the functions of the charge. “

.Source