15 Apr 2026 8:55 am
Bark at the Moon! You'll have a better chance at taking Trump down instead of using the 25th.
Legal Challenges: Scholars like Michael J. Gerhardt (UNC Law) emphasize that the 25th Amendment is intended for physical or mental incapacity, not political or behavioral misconduct. It is not a direct remedy for "impulsive" or "reckless" behavior, as noted by researchers.
Political Hurdles: Legal and political analysts consider it "unlikely" to succeed because it requires Vice President JD Vance and a majority of the Cabinet to act against the president, which is seen as "politically impossible" given their strong support.
Higher Threshold than Impeachment: Experts note that even if the cabinet were to act, Trump could challenge the move, forcing a vote in Congress requiring a two-thirds majority in both houses to remove him—a threshold higher than impeachment. PBSPBS +7