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Calls for Trump's 25th Amendment Removal Grow Amid Controversy

1/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces calls to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him after a letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The letter expressed a desire for "Complete and Total Control of Greenland" and cited Nobel Peace Prize disappointment.
Democrats and some Republicans criticize the idea, while no Cabinet member has shown removal support.
Historically, the 25th Amendment has never been used to remove a sitting president.

History

Historical Context

The 25th Amendment, ratified in 1967, established clear procedures for presidential succession and disability, addressing concerns raised after John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963. This amendment allows the vice president to assume presidential powers if the president is incapacitated. Recent discussions, sparked by Donald Trump's letter to Norway's Prime Minister, highlight ongoing debates about presidential stability and the complexities of invoking this amendment in modern governance.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces calls to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him after a letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The letter expressed a desire for "Complete and Total Control of Greenland" and cited Nobel Peace Prize disappointment.
Democrats and some Republicans criticize the idea, while no Cabinet member has shown removal support.
Historically, the 25th Amendment has never been used to remove a sitting president.

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