Over 70 Congressional Democrats Demand Trump Removal After Iran Genocide Threat

More than 70 congressional Democrats called for Trump to be removed after he threatened to destroy a whole civilization in Iran.

“At the moment when the threat to Iran's vital infrastructure has faced broad opposition from international institutions, the domestic response has taken on a meaning beyond the ordinary: human chains around power plants, bridges, transmission lines, hospitals, and educational and industrial centers present a picture of civil defense of the 'infrastructure of life'”

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Calls ranged from impeachment to invoking the 25th Amendment.

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Rep. Castro said the president is not fit to lead.

Sara Jacobs said the president just threatened genocide.

Trump issued the threat on Truth Social.

The threat came hours before a ceasefire was announced.

Most Republicans remained silent or supportive.

Rep. Moran was the first to express unease.

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Senator Murkowski warned the threat cannot be excused away.

Senator Johnson said it would be a huge mistake if civilian targets were hit.

The rift within the party was widening.

Oregon Democrats called for Trump's removal.

“War Against Iran In a few hours, Trump's ultimatum to Tehran will expire”

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Sen. Wyden said Trump is deranged.

Reps. Tlaib and Thanedar called for the 25th Amendment.

The 25th has never been used to end a presidency.

No evidence anyone was prepared to invoke it.

House Democrats pressed to reconvene the House immediately.

Some Republicans warned targeting civilian infrastructure could be a war crime.

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Growing opposition in Congress was juxtaposed against social media escalations.

A two-week ceasefire was negotiated through Pakistani officials.