In a stunning move, a group of high-ranking Republicans have released a plan to take President Donald Trump out of office. The group, which includes former presidential candidate Mitt Romney, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, and former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman, is calling for the removal of President Trump from office via the 25th Amendment.
The 25th Amendment is a section of the U.S. Constitution that outlines the procedures for replacing a president who is unable to fulfill their duties. The amendment has been used in the past to replace presidents who have died or been impeached.
The plan released by the group calls for Vice President Mike Pence and a majority of the cabinet to declare Trump “unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office.” If Pence and the cabinet make this declaration, Trump would be removed from office and Pence would become the acting president.
The group is also calling for the impeachment of Trump if he refuses to step down. This would require a majority vote in the House of Representatives and a two-thirds vote in the Senate.
The plan has been met with both praise and criticism. Supporters of the plan argue that Trump is unfit to serve and should be removed from office. Critics argue that the plan is a form of a “coup” and that it is unconstitutional.
The plan is a bold move by the group of Republicans and it remains to be seen if it will be successful. It is clear, however, that many Republicans are no longer willing to stand by and watch Trump continue to damage the country and its institutions.
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