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In practical terms, this sets an extraordinarily high bar. It requires not only the vice president’s cooperation but also broad agreement among Cabinet members and overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress. Still, the fact that lawmakers are openly discussing it underscores how volatile the political climate has become.
Several Democratic officials have been explicit in their concerns. Representative Yassamin Ansari described Trump as “extremely mentally ill” and accused him of endangering lives through erratic decision-making. Other Democrats echoed this sentiment, arguing that Trump’s fixation on personal slights, combined with his willingness to threaten force against allies, demonstrates a level of instability incompatible with the presidency.
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