Michigan Democrats Call for 25th Amendment Removal of President Trump

State lawmakers demand Vice President Vance and Cabinet invoke constitutional powers to oust Trump.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:24am

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Democratic state legislators across Michigan have signed a letter calling on Vice President JD Vance and the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and remove President Donald Trump from office. The letter, organized by State Representative Carrie Rheingans of Ann Arbor and Rhode Island state Senator Tiara Mack, has gathered signatures from at least 218 lawmakers across 27 different states.

Why it matters

The 25th Amendment provides a process for the removal of a president deemed unfit for office, either by the president's own declaration or by a determination of the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet. This unprecedented move by state-level Democrats reflects growing concerns about President Trump's mental stability and ability to lead, particularly after a series of erratic social media posts and policy decisions.

The details

In one of his recent social media posts, President Trump threatened that if Iran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. Eastern time, 'a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.' However, Trump later canceled this deadline on Tuesday night, adding to the perception of impulsive and unstable behavior.

  • On Tuesday morning, President Trump posted the ultimatum to Iran on social media.
  • On Tuesday night, President Trump canceled the 8 p.m. Eastern deadline he had previously set.

The players

Carrie Rheingans

A state representative from Ann Arbor, Michigan who organized the letter calling for the 25th Amendment to be invoked against President Trump.

Tiara Mack

A state senator from Rhode Island who co-organized the letter with Representative Rheingans.

Donald Trump

The current President of the United States whose fitness for office is being questioned by the Democratic state lawmakers.

JD Vance

The current Vice President of the United States, who would play a key role in invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let this president continue to endanger our nation and the world. The 25th Amendment was created for times like these.”

— Carrie Rheingans, State Representative, Michigan

What’s next

The letter signed by the state lawmakers will be delivered to Vice President Vance, who would need to agree with a majority of the Cabinet to initiate the 25th Amendment process and remove President Trump from power.

The takeaway

This unprecedented move by Democratic state legislators reflects the growing alarm over President Trump's erratic behavior and mental stability, with calls for his removal via the 25th Amendment. It highlights the deep partisan divisions in the country and the extraordinary steps some are willing to take to try to oust a sitting president.