Calls to Invoke 25th Amendment Grow After Trump's Profane Iran Threat

Trump ignited a political firestorm with a profane Truth Social post on Easter Sunday.

“Four days after his faith advisercompared him in suffering to Jesus, President Donald Trump spent Easter Sunday threatening Iran in a profane Truth Social post”

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He threatened Iran with Power Plant Day and Bridge Day if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Critics warned the language could escalate the conflict and signal attacks on civilian infrastructure.

Senator Chris Murphy led calls for invoking the 25th Amendment.

Section 4 allows the Vice President and majority of Cabinet to declare the President unable to discharge duties.

The Vice President becomes Acting President, but the President can challenge the declaration.

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Congress then decides with a two-thirds vote required to remove the President permanently.

Section 4 has never been invoked since ratification in 1967.

Trump's post sparked uproar across the political spectrum.

“What is Section 4 of the 25th Amendment”

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Former GOP Congressman Joe Walsh declared: 25th Amendment. Now.

Iran's semi-official news agency warned Trump would face internal upheavals.

The controversy unfolded as the war entered its sixth week.