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In reply to the discussion: What if Trump were to be found genuinely mentally unstable? [View all]Initech
(106,485 posts)4. 25th amendment
Section 4
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Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.
Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that no inability exists, he shall resume the powers and duties of his office unless the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive department or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit within four days to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. Thereupon Congress shall decide the issue, assembling within forty-eight hours for that purpose if not in session. If the Congress, within twenty-one days after receipt of the latter written declaration, or, if Congress is not in session, within twenty-one days after Congress is required to assemble, determines by two-thirds vote of both Houses that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office.
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/United_States_of_America_1992
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Yes, but he'd get to be president (which would suck for us, but probably no more than Trump).
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jan 2017
#8
The 25th Amendment to US Constitution allows for for removal due to incapacity.
bench scientist
Jan 2017
#10
That's why I posted "I know some will claim 'what makes you think he isn't...
Henry Krinkle
Jan 2017
#21
HOW do you know Rump is not mentally unstable. Have you examined him? Are you a medical Dr ???
trueblue2007
Jan 2017
#33
DONT YOU DARE CALL ME A DANGEROUS PERSON. I am intelligent, thoughtful and I am a loyal Dem
trueblue2007
Jan 2017
#40
They would bring Alternative Medicine to bear to prove he was as right as rain.
Thor_MN
Jan 2017
#15
And who/what might be making this examination happen? Wishful thoughts?
Stinky The Clown
Jan 2017
#27
Unless they carry him out in straight-jacket we are stuck with him for at least 4 years nt
doc03
Jan 2017
#28
Its been discussed a number of times that yes, there is a procedure however the Republicans will not
cstanleytech
Jan 2017
#32