Pelosi calls for invoking 25th Amendment and says Congress could impeach if Pence does not act

[Wicked Blue]

Source: CNN

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for invoking the 25th Amendment over the riots at the US Capitol and said that if that doesn’t happen then Congress may move to impeach.

“I join the Senate Democratic leader in calling on the vice president to remove this President by immediately invoking the 25th Amendment. If the vice president and the Cabinet do not act, the Congress may be prepared to move forward with impeachment that is the overwhelming sentiment of my caucus and the American people," she said in a news conference

This comes after Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer earlier today called for the vice president to immediately invoke the 25th Amendment.



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From Washington Post:

Trump “invited an armed insurrection against the United States of America,” Pelosi told reporters at the Capitol, a day after a pro-Trump mob incited by the president stormed the Capitol, vandalizing the building and forcing lawmakers to be evacuated.

Pelosi left open the possibility of impeaching Trump a second time.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/07/congress-election-biden-capitol-live-updates/#link-KLUZRTJ26NDHLKR42JEPXUTREY

[50 Shades Of Blue]

1. K & R!

[Guilded Lilly]

2. K&R with all my soul.

[FirstLight]

3. Better late than never...?

This POS should have been removed any number of times before now.

But if they can really make it happen, fuckin DO IT Already!

[liberalgunwilltravel]

19. In other news...

Reliable sources say that Susan Collins (R-mainly stupid) is concerned. This is breaking news, stay tuned for updates.

[lagomorph777]

25. Preservation of the lives of Congress critters is now at stake.

They may feel more motivated than the first time around.

[PoliticAverse]

4. "may be prepared" - meaning is not prepared. n/t

[Walleye]

5. I'm loving every Democrat today

[Bradshaw3]

6. If nothing else a second impeachment would mark him

As the only President to be so dishonored. It may not work and some will say so what but the historical record is important for our country in the future. Impeach the SOB again.

[ShazzieB]

27. Yes!

[MyOwnPeace]

7. I'm surprised we have not heard from

Rep. Adam Schiff - a perfect chance to go after the RepubliCons with "I TOLD YOU SO!!!!!"

[soldierant]

22. I doubt that Rep Schiff does "I told you so."

I see him as more proactive than that.

[MyOwnPeace]

24. Oh, I certainly agree!

But man, oh man, if ANYONE has ever earned the right to do so..........

[George II]

8. In her press conference a few minutes ago she said they WILL impeach if the 25th isn't invoked.

[Fiendish Thingy]

9. I say give Pence until midnight tonight, then impeach. Nt

[ffr]

10. BOTH! Start now. Do both. Don't wait another minute.

Get it done!

[Paper Roses]

11. Yes, NOW! n/t

[IsItJustMe]

12. And while she is at it, she should have a mass censure of the seditionists in the house that voted

for this anti Democracy action.

[Denvermosaic]

13. After what took place, I view censure as a slap in the wrist. Expulsion is the appropriate action.

[Volaris]

14. Hrmmm. If Chuck is making public statements, I'd bet at least even money

That hes had himself a little pow wow with Yertle, and Yertles on board with this (even if he wont say it publicly)...which means theres ALSO an even shot that McConnell thinks the votes might be there.

Lol I told ya mcconnells vengeance would be harsh.

[ShazzieB]

28. I believe you may be right.

We know the turtle has turned his shell clad back on Trump. It makes perfect sense to me that he'd be on board for this.

[Alex4Martinez]

15. Remove AND Impeach. Both. (nt)

[TryLogic]

30. Yes. Both, immediately.

[littlemissmartypants]

16. Then, after that, impeach Pence for failing to act!

If that's possible. I'm all for both!

Enough is enough. No more mister and misses nice guys.

[JT45242]

17. in cruz et al best interest to impeach and remove

The Rethugs who take his mantle will need him to never be able to run for office again which is what this would do.

Cruz and Hawley won't vote for it, but they will twist arms of others they might want in their camp o vote that way.

[LudwigPastorius]

18. If Pence hasn't acted by this time tomorrow, read the impeachment charges...

to the chamber and vote.

In order to protect the country, this needs to be the first Warp Speed impeachment and trial.

[DeminPennswoods]

20. The thing impeachment gets you, even if it happens on

Jan 19th, is that Trump will never be able to run for election again. That should incentivise both Ds and Rs.

[ShazzieB]

29. Amen to this

Also, the nuclear codes need to be OUT of the hands of that madman as fast as as possible, regardless of anything else.

[flibbitygiblets]

21. Hell with 25A, he's been cray the whole term

Besides, Pence will just pardon him anyway, and then we only have the states to go after him.

Impeach with a "do not rehire" stamp on it. So he can't ever hold public office again.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

23. Sounds great, stronger than usual, but operative word "may"...

What hasn't seemed to happen with trump is that there isn't punishment immediately. As close to crime as possible. If VP and cabinet were gonna invoke the 25th and really felt there was danger they would have done it at 10pm last night.

Realistically, a deadline should be given to VP. Becoming more obvious that they are really not that worried.

[pat_k]

26. He wouldn't be able to run again - best reason to impeach.

People might contend time is too short to impeach, or that it isn't necessary, but I fervently hope (probably futility, but hope springs eternal and all that) this new majority caucus can "herd the cats," with lighting speed and vote out articles and enlist enough Republican Senators to remove. He would be unable to run again and it would make it clear to history how dangerous the man was -- that even another day with his finger "on the button" could not be risked.

At a minimum, voting out articles would be a powerful statement, regardless of outcome. (Particularly if removal even just got a simple majority.)

[orangecrush]

31. DO IT NOW

[denbot]

32. Just do it..

[Kablooie]

33. The 25th will NOT be invoked.

No way Trump's, non confirmed toadie cabinet members would agree to that.
They have no morals and are just boot licking hanger ons.

And an impeachment will have no effect whatsoever on Trump in the next two weeks.
It could be useful if he was convicted after leaving because it would make him ineligible for office but it's just symbolic until then.

Trump will remain holding all the power of the presidency for the next two weeks, no matter what.

The danger remains.