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A new political storm is brewing in Washington after U.S. Senator Ed Markey publicly called for President Donald Trump’s removal from office under the 25th Amendment, citing concerns over the president’s recent comments and actions, including renewed tensions surrounding Greenland.

In a statement that quickly reverberated across Capitol Hill, Markey argued that President Trump’s conduct raises serious questions about his fitness to lead, urging Vice President JD Vance and members of the Cabinet to consider invoking the constitutional mechanism designed to address presidential incapacity.

The senator pointed to what he described as erratic rhetoric and destabilizing foreign policy signals as justification for his call.

“The American people deserve steady, responsible leadership,” Markey said, emphasizing that the 25th Amendment exists to protect national security and democratic stability during moments of presidential crisis. While he did not cite medical incapacity,

Markey and his allies framed their concerns around judgment, decision-making, and the broader implications for U.S. credibility on the world stage.

Several Democratic lawmakers echoed Markey’s demand, amplifying calls for action and warning that failure to respond could normalize behavior they view as dangerous or reckless.

These lawmakers argue that recent controversies — including inflammatory remarks tied to Greenland and other foreign policy flashpoints — risk escalating international tensions and undermining diplomatic relationships.

Republicans, however, swiftly rejected the proposal, condemning it as politically motivated and constitutionally inappropriate.

GOP leaders accused Democrats of attempting to overturn the results of a democratic election through extraordinary measures, rather than through legislation or the ballot box.

“This is nothing more than a partisan stunt,” one senior Republican senator said, arguing that disagreements over policy or rhetoric do not meet the threshold required for invoking the 25th Amendment.

Republicans stressed that the amendment was designed for clear cases of incapacity, not political disputes.

At present, no formal action has been taken.

Invoking the 25th Amendment would require the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet to declare the president unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office — a step widely viewed as unlikely given the current political makeup of the administration.

Still, the episode underscores the deep polarization gripping U.S. politics.

Calls to invoke the 25th Amendment have surfaced periodically in recent years, often during moments of intense controversy, but none have resulted in removal without overwhelming bipartisan consensus.

As the debate continues, the White House has not issued an official response to Markey’s remarks.

For now, the calls remain symbolic, but they add another layer of tension to an already volatile political climate, signaling that battles over presidential authority, accountability, and constitutional limits are far from over.