What Jamie Raskin Will Tell House Democrats About the 25th Amendment and Impeachment

Rep. Jamie Raskin, a constitutional law expert, is set to brief House Democrats on the mechanics of the 25th Amendment and impeachment. Raskin, the ranking member on the Judiciary Committee, will explain the constitutional pathways available in moments of presidential crisis, including Section 4 of the 25th Amendment. This briefing comes after President Trump's recent threat to wipe out the Iranian civilization, which has renewed calls among some Democrats for his removal from office. Raskin plans to underscore the political constraints around both impeachment and the 25th Amendment, noting that Democrats are currently in the minority and no Republicans have called for impeachment. He will also discuss his long-standing proposal for Congress to create an independent commission under Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to assess presidential fitness.