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Maxine Waters Says Trump's Actions Warrant 25th Amendment Review [View all]

Source: Newsweek

Published Aug 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM EDT

Representative Maxine Waters, a California Democrat, called for the invocation of the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump on Friday, citing concerns over his fitness for office following the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.

Waters made the remarks on MSNBC's The Weeknight where she described the president's actions as dangerous and unconstitutional. Newsweek has reached out to the White House via email for comment on Saturday evening.

Why It Matters

Waters' call for the 25th Amendment marks a significant escalation in criticism from Democrats of Trump's handling of the Federal Reserve and his broader approach to executive power. The removal of Cook, a sitting Fed governor, has sparked legal action and intensified scrutiny over Trump's influence on U.S. monetary policy.

What Is the 25th Amendment?

The 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution outlines the process for transferring presidential power when the president is unable to perform the duties of the office. Ratified in 1967, it was designed to address gaps in succession and clarify what happens in cases of death, resignation, or incapacity. The amendment clarifies that if a president dies, resigns, or is removed, the vice president immediately assumes the presidency. It also allows for a new vice president to be nominated and confirmed if that office becomes vacant.

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/maxine-waters-25th-amendment-trump-fed-governor-removal-2122226

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Maxine Waters Says Trump's Actions Warrant 25th Amendment Review [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 31 OP

Trump could be foaming at the mouth and speaking no words with real meaning and Republicans would do nothing. Lonestarblue Aug 31 #1

I agree, but there's no one to review it. The people around him are equally crazy. Vinca Aug 31 #2

25....47.. twodogsbarking Aug 31 #3

It will only happen if JD Vance calls the meeting with cabinet members FakeNoose Aug 31 #4

Vance wants the presidency, but MAGA would absolutely hate his guts Martin Eden Aug 31 #7

Democrats need to keep that issue out there. Pritzker skirted the idea last week. /nt bucolic_frolic Aug 31 #5

YES INDEED! Let people hear it, see it, loud and clear. THIS IS NOT NORMAL! CTyankee Aug 31 #8

It needs to be a continuing chorus, Bayard Aug 31 #11

JV Dance doesn't have the cult adoration Oeditpus Rex Sep 1 #33

Implementation of the 25th should be out there, 24/7. Paladin Aug 31 #6

Lock him up, and down and all around, like the hokey pokey but in the pokey. twodogsbarking Aug 31 #9

Pedofelon one is a danger to the world now... Justice matters. Aug 31 #10

Jesus, is this for real? thought crime Aug 31 #13

Yep. It looks like the pedofelon kingpin is announcing that if he goes down sick... Justice matters. Aug 31 #14

It would be easier to remove him through impeachment -- and that's not going to happen either. onenote Aug 31 #12

That depends on whether the kooky cabinet BumRushDaShow Aug 31 #15

It really doesn't FBaggins Aug 31 #16

That only applies if he is even cognizent enough to do so BumRushDaShow Aug 31 #17

You think he wouldn't immediately say that he was fine? FBaggins Aug 31 #18

That's the issue, isn't it BumRushDaShow Aug 31 #20

You keep highlighting portions of the resolution as though they contradict what I said FBaggins Aug 31 #21

"She was just hoping to put some republicans on the record defending him" BumRushDaShow Aug 31 #23

There is no "alternate procedural mechanism" for 25A FBaggins Aug 31 #25

"There is no "alternate procedural mechanism" for 25A" BumRushDaShow Aug 31 #27

of course she is right. Maxine knows shit and has seen it all. Evolve Dammit Aug 31 #19

They do. But the 25th is useless. Two things we KNOW.. Grins Aug 31 #22

Nevertheless, I do like that people are already at least talking about it. calimary Aug 31 #24

A lot of the Constitution is without teeth. Aussie105 Sep 1 #30

I have posted many times about our system of government relying heavily on "the honor system" BumRushDaShow Sep 1 #31

The 25th was not written to prevent a crazy person from being president onenote Sep 1 #32

Be careful what you wish for. Vance is far worse because of Thiel. n/t valleyrogue Aug 31 #26

But he's also hated by the MAGats BumRushDaShow Aug 31 #28

'Makings of a dictator': Rep. Maxine Waters blasts Trump over attempted ouster of Fed Governor - The Weeknight - MSNBC Rhiannon12866 Aug 31 #29

This isthe message Oeditpus Rex Sep 1 #34