House Judiciary Democrats ask Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump

House Judiciary Democrats ask Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump

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Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee sent a letter to Vice President Pence on Wednesday night begging him to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove President TrumpDonald TrumpWarnock defeats Loeffler in the second round of the Georgia Senate The Memorandum: Georgia voters strike a blow to Trump Eric Trump warns of primary challenges for Republicans who are not opposed to election results MORE from office.

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

In addition to Cicilline, the letter was signed by Reps. Cori Bush (Mo.), Steve CohenStephen (Steve) Ira Cohen Stopping the abuse of forgiveness De Blasio says if he will block the sale of Mets to a controversial investor Two ethics groups ask House to start impeachment investigation against Barr MORE (Tenn.), Madeleine DeanMadeleine DeanEyes turns to Ocasio-Cortez as she seeks to raise the bubble of Biden Democrats in Barr during a tense audience of Democratic lawmakers launching the ‘Mean Girls’ inspired initiative to promote masks MORE (Pan.), Ted DeutchTheodore (Ted) Eliot DeutchThis week: Congress ready to save more spending time, coronavirus says Democrats elect Meeks as the first black foreign affairs president Passing the Senior Citizen Fraud Prevention Act will help protect the elderly from criminals MORE (Florida), Veronica EscobarVeronica Escobar7 surprising moments from a tumultuous year in politics House Democrats press Biden’s Pentagon over civilian control of Hispanic military Caucus lobbying Biden’s nominee for Education MORE (Texas), Sylvia GarciaSylvia GarciaLawmakers share New Year’s messages: ‘Live the brightest days’ Libra, a cryptocurrency supported by Facebook, changes its name Katherine Clark secures the fourth place of leadership for House Democrats MORE (Texas), Sheila Jackson LeeSheila Jackson LeePocan will not run for another term, as Progressive Caucus co-president Grand jury charges no Breonna Taylor officer death Hillicon Valley: Murky TikTok deal raises questions about China’s role | Twitter investigating previews of automated images on apparent algorithmic bias | House approves bill that makes it a crime to hack federal electoral systems MORE (Texas), Pramila JayapalNeighbors for Pramila JayapalWashington State underscore internal democratic tensions Former Progressive Caucus co-chairman will not challenge Johnson in 2022 Democrats say more relief from COVID-19 is needed after the current measure becomes law (To wash.), Hank JohnsonHenry (Hank) C. JohnsonFive themes to watch during the Hoyer Electoral College battle says Trump Georgia calls him a likely criminal, wants ‘serious’ investigation Ocasio-Cortez says Trump’s connection to Georgia is an impeachable offense. MORE (Ga.), Mondaire Jones (NY), Ted LieuTed W. LieuTrump’s call to Georgia sparks debate about criminal penalties. Georgia’s district attorney says he will ‘apply the law without fear or favor’ after Trump’s call. Two House Democrats ask Wray to open ‘immediate criminal investigation’ over Trump MORE (California), Lucy McBathLucia (Lucy) Kay McBathMaloney promises to refurbish a Democratic campaign machine from the “stuck in the past” Record number of black women elected to Congress in 2020 McBath wins rematch against Handel in the Georgia House race MORE (Ga.), Jerry NadlerJerrold (Jerry) Lewis NadlerHouse, Mayor, presses for McGahn’s testimony in the new year. Barr resigns as attorney general. Former aide accuses Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment MORE (NEW YORK), Joe NeguseJoseph (Joe) NegusePelosi appoints Democratic House leaders to debate the Electoral College. House Democrats choose Aguilar as No. 6 leader at the next Democratic Congress to determine leaders after disappointing election MORE (Lap.), Jamie RaskinJamin (Jamie) Ben RaskinPelosi appoints Democratic House leaders to debate the Electoral College. Deputy Raskin and his wife pay tribute to the son who had “a perfect heart, a perfect soul” Pelosi wins as a speaker for the fourth time in a dramatic vote MORE (MD), Mary Gay ScanlonMary Gay ScanlonTop Judiciary Democrat: The Democrat’s bill would criminalize threats to election officials. Democratic Women’s Caucus members shared endorsements for bipartisan chief lawmakers in the House to condemn Trump for declaring victory prematurely MORE (Pan.), Greg StantonGregory (Greg) John Stanton Democrat fight endorsed by the U.S. House on election night US Chamber of Commerce set to endorse 23 freshman Democrats from the Arizona Legislature warns that Pence State may end coronavirus testing due to scarcity (Ariz.) And Eric SwalwellEric Michael SwalwellThe biggest example of media malfeasance in 2020 is … 2020 political celebrity moments GOP presses Pelosi instead of Swalwell MORE (California).

Pressure to end Trump’s term before January 20 comes just hours after a pro-Trump crowd stormed the Capitol while Congress ratified Electoral College votes showing the elected president Joe BidenJoe BidenThe memo: Georgia voters strike a blow to Trump’s victory Warnock puts Democrats within the reach of the Senate majority Eric Trump warns of primary challenges for Republicans who are not opposed to election results MORE was victorious.

“It is with great sadness that we wrote to you after the incidents that unfolded on the U.S. Capitol today. While you were presiding over the U.S. Senate, furious supporters of President Trump attempted an uprising, illegally invading and breaking through the US Capitol building to prevent the certification of the victory of the president-elect Biden “, wrote the legislators.

They continued to cite the 25th Amendment to the Constitution, which provides a way through which the vice president and the Cabinet can remove an incumbent president who is “unable to fulfill the powers and duties of his office”.

“Even in his video ad this afternoon, President Trump revealed that he is not mentally healthy and is still unable to process and accept the results of the 2020 elections,” lawmakers wrote to Pence.

“For the sake of our democracy, we strongly urge you to invoke the 25th Amendment and begin the process of ousting President Trump. The president has repeatedly shown that he does not want to protect our democracy and fulfill the duties of the office.”

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