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Trump's Threats to Iran Spark Calls for 25th Amendment

4/9/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Iran, issuing threats including genocide warnings.
Trump's spokesperson said only Trump knows his intentions, underscoring leadership unpredictability.
Critics describe him as a "mad king" and say impeachment would be ineffective.
Former officials warn of dangerous impulses and rising calls to invoke the 25th Amendment.
The upcoming midterm elections offer voters a check by potentially shifting congressional control.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Iran, issuing threats including genocide warnings.
Trump's spokesperson said only Trump knows his intentions, underscoring leadership unpredictability.
Critics describe him as a "mad king" and say impeachment would be ineffective.
Former officials warn of dangerous impulses and rising calls to invoke the 25th Amendment.
The upcoming midterm elections offer voters a check by potentially shifting congressional control.