In a startling turn of events on Capitol Hill, House Speaker Mike Johnson has suggested that President Joe Biden's cabinet should consider invoking the 25th Amendment to remove the president from office. This unprecedented call comes in the wake of what Johnson described as Biden's "troubling debate performance" the previous night.
Speaking to reporters on Friday, Johnson addressed questions about a potential House resolution, proposed by Texas Republican Representative Chip Roy, that would urge Vice President Kamala Harris to initiate the process of removing Biden from office.
"There's a lot of people asking about the 25th Amendment, invoking the 25th Amendment right now because this is an alarming situation," Johnson stated. The Speaker, who stands second in the line of presidential succession behind the vice president, expressed grave concerns about the current state of leadership in the White House.
Johnson went on to say, "Our adversaries see the weakness in this White House as we all do. I take no pleasure in saying that. I think this is a very dangerous situation." His remarks underscore the seriousness with which some Republican leaders are viewing recent events.
The 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides a mechanism for the vice president and a majority of the cabinet to declare a president unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office. Such a move would be unprecedented in American history for reasons related to a president's perceived cognitive abilities.
This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing debate about President Biden's fitness for office, a topic that has been a point of contention throughout his presidency. The White House has not yet responded to Speaker Johnson's comments.
As this situation unfolds, it is likely to intensify the already heated political climate in Washington and could have far-reaching implications for the upcoming election season.
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