Democrats Push to Limit Trump Iran Actions Amid Calls for 25th Amendment Invocation
House and Senate Democrats plan to advance war powers resolutions to end U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict following President Trump's threats. More than 70 Democrats urge invocation of the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office due to his statements threatening to eradicate a civilization.
azernews.azDemocratic leaders in Congress announced plans to renew efforts to curb President Donald Trump's actions in the Iran conflict. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that Democrats demand the House reconvene to pass a war powers resolution ending the conflict. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats will force a vote upon return from recess next week.
Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday evening after escalating threats. The ceasefire followed Trump's Truth Social post stating that a whole civilization could be wiped out if Iran did not agree to demands. The post, made on Tuesday, prompted concerns over potential violations of international law.
than 70 Democrats called for invocation of the 25th Amendment to declare Trump unfit for office.
The calls arose after Trump's Tuesday post and an expletive-filled post on Easter Sunday. Lawmakers cited questions about Trump's mental health and risks of bombing Iran's critical infrastructure, which could constitute war crimes under international law.
" >— Senator Chris Murphy, Connecticut, to CNN, Tuesday (The Guardian) Representative Ro Khanna of California wrote on X that threatening war crimes violates the Constitution and Geneva Conventions.
Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington stated relief that Trump did not act on the threat but emphasized his unfitness to serve.
condemned Trump's threats, with the party largely remaining silent.
Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former Trump ally, posted on X calling for the 25th Amendment. Right-wing commentators Alex Jones and Candace Owens also expressed outrage at the threats to strike civilian targets. A handful of Republican lawmakers voiced unease with targeting civilian infrastructure.
Prior war powers resolutions failed in Congress due to some Democrats voting with Republicans. U.S. conditions. U.S. tactics. Democrats aim for a permanent end to what they describe as a war of choice. Congress is currently on recess, with sessions set to resume next week.
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