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rsdsharp

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5. Why would he? It's virtually impossible to remove a President via the 25th Amendment,

Reply to Chasstev365 (Original post)

Fri Dec 12, 2025, 10:07 AM

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and no matter what he does, the Supreme Court would hold that his conduct was immune from prosecution.

The only way the 25th Amendment could work is if he was so incapacitated mentally that he couldn’t claim to be capable of discharging his duties. But that wouldn’t be a resignation.

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Would Trump ever resign due to his failing mental capacity? [View all] Chasstev365 Friday OP

If the walls were closing in and it was an escape hatch, then maybe tinrobot Friday #1

I agree, he would do whatever it takes to save his own skin. Irish_Dem Friday #15

Nah. WestMichRad Friday #2

Absolutely Not! Eugene Friday #3

He himself will never admit he is anything less than perfect. Diamond_Dog Friday #4

Why would he? It's virtually impossible to remove a President via the 25th Amendment, rsdsharp Friday #5

You're right: Great Point! Chasstev365 Friday #8

no because he may be the titular clown agingdem Friday #6

People whose opinions I trust think he has narcissistic personality disorder. yardwork Friday #7

No, Because His Mental Capacity Is Not Failing Coolgoober Friday #9

His legal protection depends on occupying the Oval Office... Wounded Bear Friday #10

Only if the Kremlin allows him to. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Friday #11

Never. Celerity Friday #12

Not until 2027 jmowreader Friday #13

He'll be carried out. hadEnuf Friday #14