Democrats from the US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee have sent Mike Pence to Vice President Mike Pence a letter calling to use the 25th amendment to the Constitution to remove the head of state Donald Trump from the authorities. The document was posted on his Twitter -account by one of its authors, Congressman David Chichchilin.
The letter, signed by 19 Democrats, says that Trump has once again shown that he “does not want to defend our democracy and fulfill his office.” They urge Pence to apply the 25th Amendment and begin the process of removing President Trump from office. This amendment provides for such a possibility in the event of the incapacity of the head of state. In this case, the vice-president will act as his acting until the inauguration of the new president.
Earlier CBS TV channel citing sources reported that members of the US government are thinking about the possibility of Trump’s early removal from office and transfer of authority to Pence. It was noted that while these plans are at the stage of discussion and the final decision to remove Trump has not been made.
On January 6, protesters Trump supporters burst into the Capitol building and surrounded the Senate Hall … The Senate and the House of Representatives interrupted the meeting, at which it was planned to approve the results of the past elections, according to which a democrat won the presidential election Joe Biden . Trump himself has called on supporters to act peacefully and support the police. Later, the Capitol building in Washington was cleared of protesters. Former US President Barack Obama accused Trump of inciting violence.