Donald Trump may have announced a last-minute ceasefire agreement with Iran, but it’s done little to quieten the growing wave of Democratic lawmakers calling for his removal by invoking the 25th Amendment.
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‘Unhinged, insane’: US lawmakers call for Trump’s removal via 25th Amendment
France 24
April 08, 2026
19:17 GMT
Donald Trump may have announced a last-minute ceasefire agreement with Iran, but it’s done little to quieten the growing wave of Democratic lawmakers calling for his removal by invoking the 25th Amendment.
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