A growing chorus of prominent Trump supporters, including former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and conservative commentator Candace Owens, is calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office following his recent inflammatory remarks on Truth Social about Iran.
Greene, a staunch Trump ally, declared the situation as “evil and madness,” emphasizing that not a single bomb has fallen on American soil while decrying the potential for catastrophic conflict. Owens echoed the sentiment, labeling Trump a “genocidal lunatic” and urging Congress and the military to intervene. Their statements mark a stunning reversal from figures who have long been among Trump’s most vocal defenders.
Adding to the pressure, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has also publicly demanded Trump’s removal via the 25th Amendment, citing concerns over the president’s erratic behavior. Separately, conservative host Tucker Carlson has taken a different tack, arguing that government officials should refuse to comply with specific Trump orders deemed dangerous or unlawful, particularly in the context of escalating tensions with Iran.
The calls come against the backdrop of intensified U.S.-Iran hostilities, with recent U.S. strikes targeting Kharg Island, a critical Iranian oil hub, prompting Tehran to issue a fresh “red line” warning to Trump. The military actions have heightened fears of a broader conflict, fueling the urgency among even Trump’s base to question his leadership capacity.
While Democrats have previously raised the prospect of invoking the 25th Amendment during Trump’s tenure, the current wave of criticism from within his own circle represents a rare fracture. The amendment, which allows for the temporary or permanent transfer of power to the vice president if the president is deemed unable to discharge duties, has never been used in such a context.
The political fallout is already reverberating through Washington, with lawmakers on both sides grappling with the implications of these unprecedented demands from Trump’s allies. As of now, no formal steps have been taken to initiate the process, which would require a majority of the Cabinet and Vice President JD Vance to declare Trump unfit.
The situation remains fluid, with U.S. military assets in the Middle East on high alert following Iran’s latest threats. Data from the Pentagon indicates that over 50,000 U.S. troops are currently deployed in the region, underscoring the scale of potential escalation.
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