Congressman Shri Thanedar Calls on Cabinet to Remove Trump from Office

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) called for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump from office in a letter to the 16 members of Donald Trump's cabinet. The letter cited Trump's recent threat to wipe out the entire Iranian civilization, as well as numerous other instances of unhinged behavior from Trump, as the reasons for his removal.

"For 15 months, our country has been pushed to its brink," wrote Congressman Thanedar. "The time for action is now, and the American people are desperate for the White House to end its harmful rhetoric and posturing. You must invoke the 25^th Amendment against President Trump, declare him unfit to serve, and remove him from office immediately. History will remember the inaction of this administration for not doing enough to prevent Trump from plunging our great country into chaos, but that all can change if you do your part and stop this madness."

The 25th Amendment allows the President of the United States to be removed from office if the Vice President and a majority of his cabinet submit a written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. Congressman Thanedar's call for Trump's removal follows a long string of unhinged behavior from the President that has exposed him as mentally unfit to carry out the duties of the office.

In the letter, Thanedar laid out a number of Trump's actions that warranted his removal, including:

• Conducting an unauthorized strike on Iranian facilities in June 2025, then claiming that Iran's nuclear facilities were "completely and totally obliterated."

• A year later, forcing the United States into another conflict with Iran to "deny Iran the ability to have a nuclear weapon", directly contradicting his own statements that Iran's nuclear ambitions had been destroyed.

• Engaging in a war with Iran with zero preparation, highlighted by the fact that there was no plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a global oil crisis.

• Stating that, "a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again" in reference to the Iranian people and targeting civilian infrastructure like bridges and power stations, which constitutes a war crime as defined by the Geneva Convention.

• Enacting "Liberation Day" tariffs, which were found unconstitutional, caused Americans to face increased prices on everyday expenses and created divisions with trade partners.

• Authorizing large-scale immigration enforcement campaigns in cities across the country, leading to increased fear amongst our immigrant population and the deaths of Americans.

• Calling for the execution of sitting Members of Congress, during a time when the House Sergeant at Arms has recorded the largest number of threats to Members in history.

"These are just some examples of the many nonsensical, irrational, and senseless actions President Trump has taken," said Congressman Thanedar. "There is no rhyme or reason to these actions, which can lead one to only one natural conclusion: these are not the actions of a sane person, nor one who is fit to serve as president of the most powerful nation in the world.

The full text of Congressman Thanedar's letter can be found here.

Congressman Shri Thanedar proudly represents Michigan's 13th Congressional District, which includes Detroit, Downriver, and the Grosse Pointes. As a champion for working families, Shri is committed to advancing economic opportunities, education, healthcare access, and entrepreneurship for underserved communities. Drawing from his journey from poverty to success, he works tirelessly to uplift Metro Detroit, ensuring every resident has the resources and support they need to thrive.

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