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Raskin Proposes Commission on Trump's Fitness Amid GOP Debate

4/16/2026

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Rep. Jamie Raskin introduced legislation to create a congressional commission to evaluate U.S. President Donald Trump’s fitness under the 25th Amendment.
Sen. Ted Cruz labeled the move "Trump Derangement Syndrome" as some Republicans criticized the proposal.
Other Republicans, including Rep. Troy Nehls, defended Trump and mocked the commission idea.
Raskin noted Republicans previously questioned President Joe Biden's mental fitness and contrasted Democratic responses to sexual misconduct allegations with Republicans' responses.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin introduced legislation to create a congressional commission to evaluate U.S. President Donald Trump’s fitness under the 25th Amendment.
Sen. Ted Cruz labeled the move "Trump Derangement Syndrome" as some Republicans criticized the proposal.
Other Republicans, including Rep. Troy Nehls, defended Trump and mocked the commission idea.
Raskin noted Republicans previously questioned President Joe Biden's mental fitness and contrasted Democratic responses to sexual misconduct allegations with Republicans' responses.