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April 9, 2026

Democrats Intensify Calls to Remove Trump After Iran Threats

Rep. Jamie Raskin has called for a cognitive assessment of President Trump, citing signs of cognitive decline and alarming rhetoric regarding Iran.
More than 80 Democratic members of Congress are urging Trump's Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment due to concerns over his mental fitness for office.
Bipartisan scrutiny of Trump's mental state has emerged, with some former allies joining Democrats in demanding accountability.

11 Sources

Democrats talk about removing Trump from office after Iran threats
Apr 9, 2026 at 11:44 AM · AP
Greene on Trump Iran 'civilization' post: 'Absolute madness'
Apr 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM · The Hill
‘A clear and present danger to the country": Democratic Congresswoman on calls for Trump to be removed from office
Apr 9, 2026 at 4:46 PM · CNN
House Dem leaders open door to 25th Amendment after rank-and-file push for Trump's removal
Apr 9, 2026 at 5:50 PM · Fox News
Andy Kim: Trump 'should be removed from office'
Apr 9, 2026 at 6:11 PM · The Hill
Senate Dem accuses Trump of being 'unfit for office,' joins growing call to impeach, oust president
Apr 9, 2026 at 10:13 PM · Fox News
Democrats intensify calls to oust Trump over Iran threats
Apr 9, 2026 at 10:22 PM · The Hill
Dems dodge on Trump removal as party weighs 25th Amendment move
Apr 10, 2026 at 1:32 PM · Fox News
Democrat cites 'unhinged' Trump behavior in call for removal
Apr 10, 2026 at 2:17 PM · The Hill
FLASHBACK: Dems want to boot Trump with 25th amendment, but refused to do so under Biden
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:19 PM · Fox News
Donald Trump’s mental state called into question as Democrats demand White House evaluation after Iran threats
Apr 10, 2026 at 7:31 PM · Independent