U.S. President Donald Trump warned this morning that "an entire civilization will die tonight," as his 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz approaches.
Following these statements, many Democratic lawmakers in Congress have called for the activation of the 25th Amendment, which allows for the removal of the president from office if he is deemed unfit to perform his duties.
According to this mechanism, the vice president and a majority of the cabinet can take steps to transfer presidential powers to another leader. Alternatively, Congress can establish a special body to assess the president's ability to govern.
Among the key reactions from Democrats:
Representative Yassamin Ansari stated that Trump's rhetoric "has crossed every line," announcing that she is preparing articles for the removal of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Ilhan Omar described the president as "crazy and unstable," calling for his removal from office.
Representative Shri Thanedar expressed that Trump "threatened to massacre 100 million people" and that Congress must "do everything to stop him and prevent war."
Sarah McBride said the president's "genocidal" threat is among the most dangerous to date, emphasizing that "threats of war crimes must be met with legal accountability."