• Breaking News
  • U.S. News
  • Contact
  • View Print Edition
    • CL Digital
  • Subscribe
Saturday, May 21, 2022
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
Advertise with us
The Chicago Leader
Donate Now
  • Home
    • Subscribe to the print newspaper
    • Scavenger Hunt Contest
    • Download Media Kit PDF
    • Ad submission
    • Sponsors
  • World
    Smallpox

    Monkeypox Outbreak in the US

    Bahamas

    Bahamas Mysterious Deaths Puzzles Tourists

    Mexico

    Mexico Is One of the Most Dangerous Countries for Reporters

    Trending Tags

    • Breaking News
    • Health
    • Coronavirus
    • coronavirus pandemic
  • U.S. News
    • All
    • Black History
    • Chicago
    • Illinois
    US

    US, Spain, and Portugal Identify Monkeypox Patients

    Floyd

    Former Officer Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in George Floyd’s Death

    Jetblue

    JetBlue Attempts to Buyout the Competition

    Trending Tags

    • U.S.
    • U.S. Census
    • Politics
  • Business
    • All
    • Jobs
    Barbie

    Barbie Continues to Be Inclusive With Its Dolls

    Ohio

    Ohio Doctor Free From Murder Charges

    Jones

    Alex Jones Infowars Files for Bankruptcy

    Trending Tags

    • Wall Street
    • Trump
    • Bankruptcy
    • Federal Reserve Bank
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Arts
    • Book Review
    • Chicago Film Office
    • Gaming
    • Movie
    • Music
    • Review
    streaming

    Best Deals for National Streaming Day 2022

    Queen

    Queen Elizabeth Celebrates 70 Years on the Throne

    Apple

    Apple Update iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 Changes

    Trending Tags

    • Movies
    • marvel movies
    • Dancing
  • Sports
  • Science
    • All
    • CBD
    • Climate
    • Marijuana
    Octopus

    Octopus Mothers Die After Laying Eggs

    black hole

    Black Hole of the Milky Way Galaxy First Seen

    UFO

    Biological Impact of UFO Sightings on Human Observers

    Trending Tags

    • UFO
    • Coronavirus
    • Novel coronavirus
    • coronavirus pandemic
    • NASA
    • scientists
  • Health
    • All
    • COVID-19
    • Faith
    • food
    • homeopathy
    • mental health
    • prostate
    Lone Star

    Lone Star Tick Bite Causes Allergy to Red Meat

    stroke

    Stroke Prevention Is Key to Stay Healthy

    Abortion

    Abortion Protest Outside Clinic

    Trending Tags

    • Golden Globes
    • Mr. Robot
    • MotoGP 2017
    • Climate Change
    • Flat Earth
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Home
    • Subscribe to the print newspaper
    • Scavenger Hunt Contest
    • Download Media Kit PDF
    • Ad submission
    • Sponsors
  • World
    Smallpox

    Monkeypox Outbreak in the US

    Bahamas

    Bahamas Mysterious Deaths Puzzles Tourists

    Mexico

    Mexico Is One of the Most Dangerous Countries for Reporters

    Trending Tags

    • Breaking News
    • Health
    • Coronavirus
    • coronavirus pandemic
  • U.S. News
    • All
    • Black History
    • Chicago
    • Illinois
    US

    US, Spain, and Portugal Identify Monkeypox Patients

    Floyd

    Former Officer Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in George Floyd’s Death

    Jetblue

    JetBlue Attempts to Buyout the Competition

    Trending Tags

    • U.S.
    • U.S. Census
    • Politics
  • Business
    • All
    • Jobs
    Barbie

    Barbie Continues to Be Inclusive With Its Dolls

    Ohio

    Ohio Doctor Free From Murder Charges

    Jones

    Alex Jones Infowars Files for Bankruptcy

    Trending Tags

    • Wall Street
    • Trump
    • Bankruptcy
    • Federal Reserve Bank
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Arts
    • Book Review
    • Chicago Film Office
    • Gaming
    • Movie
    • Music
    • Review
    streaming

    Best Deals for National Streaming Day 2022

    Queen

    Queen Elizabeth Celebrates 70 Years on the Throne

    Apple

    Apple Update iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 Changes

    Trending Tags

    • Movies
    • marvel movies
    • Dancing
  • Sports
  • Science
    • All
    • CBD
    • Climate
    • Marijuana
    Octopus

    Octopus Mothers Die After Laying Eggs

    black hole

    Black Hole of the Milky Way Galaxy First Seen

    UFO

    Biological Impact of UFO Sightings on Human Observers

    Trending Tags

    • UFO
    • Coronavirus
    • Novel coronavirus
    • coronavirus pandemic
    • NASA
    • scientists
  • Health
    • All
    • COVID-19
    • Faith
    • food
    • homeopathy
    • mental health
    • prostate
    Lone Star

    Lone Star Tick Bite Causes Allergy to Red Meat

    stroke

    Stroke Prevention Is Key to Stay Healthy

    Abortion

    Abortion Protest Outside Clinic

    Trending Tags

    • Golden Globes
    • Mr. Robot
    • MotoGP 2017
    • Climate Change
    • Flat Earth
  • English
  • Spanish
No Result
View All Result
Chicago Leader
No Result
View All Result

The 25th Amendment Should Be Enacted After Donald Trump Solicits Violence [Video]

by Cathy Milne-Ware
January 7, 2021
in Headlines, Politics, U.S. News
0
Amendment
0
SHARES
1
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Don't like to read?

The people of the United States were horrified watching the riot take place at the Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021. Americans are calling for out-going President Donald Trump to be subjected to the 25th Amendment of the Constitution. His ardent supporters gathered in Washington D.C. to protest the election’s certification, and he told them to march down Pennsylvania Avenue and tell the legislators exactly how they feel.

Trump had to know what the outcome would be; after all, his supporters were armed and angry. Much discussion has taken place about using the 25th Amendment throughout the president’s tenure for one reason or another. However, after today’s act of insurrection and sedition by Trump, his cronies, and supporters the outcry is louder than before.

AmendmentEnacting the 25th Amendment seems to be a logical move at this point since Trump’s lies and actions caused thousands of crazed people to wreak havoc. There were physical altercations between police and the rioters. He sat in the Oval Office tweeting about Vice President Mike Pence refusing to give him the election. Trump knew full well that the VP’s role in the vote certification.

All of these contrary behaviors make using the 25th Amendment sensible — he has the nuclear codes.

The Nuts and Bolts of the 25th Amendment

The 25th Amendment of the United States Constitution did not exist until after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963, leaving the country leaderless. Congress moved to establish a formal succession line, which was not previously outlined by the Founding Fathers.

Congressional members created an official set of procedures if either the president or vice president could not complete their term in office, in the occurrence of removal, resignation, incapacitation, or death. The historical timeline leading up to the creation of the amendment:

After President William Harrison died on April 4, 1841, there was a great debate over the succession of the presidency. Article II; section 1, clause 6 was vague. Essentially, Vice President John Tyler acted as president but held no authority to use the associated powers. No change to the Constitution was made at the time.

The next time succession came into question is after President James A. Garfield was shot during an assassination attempt on July 2, 1881. He teetered between life and death for almost three months. Again, there was much discussion about the matter. No changes were made in reference to an amendment creating a formal line of succession.

President Grover Cleveland boarded a yacht and cruised Long Island Sound for five days, June 30 – July 5, 1893. He did not tell his V.P. or other members of the government his cruise was a cover for surgery — he was incapacitated under anesthesia to remove a cancerous growth from his mouth.

He recovered at his summer home until the 17th when he returned to the yacht for another surgery. During each of his surgeries, there was no one minding the responsibilities of the presidency. No one knew of the particulars of that month until 1917 when the doctor’s disclosed the information during an interview with the “Saturday Evening Post.”

  • This Amendment was first used in the 1970s after the Watergate break-in when Vice President Spiro Agnew was forced to resign. A year later, Gerald Nixon left office. The 25th Amendment of the United States Constitution:
    • Section 1 The Vice President shall assume the office of the Presidency upon the President’s death, removal, resignation, or is incapacitated.
    • Section 2 This Amendment can be used when the Vice President’s office is vacant; the President shall nominate someone to fill that office. This person shall only be confirmed after a vote by the House of Representatives and the Senate.
    • Section 3 If the President is unable to fulfill his oath of office for any reason, he must submit in writing to both the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate. The VP will become an acting president until the POTUS submits a written document he can fulfill the duties of the Presidency.
    • Section 4 At any time the President is unable or unwilling to submit to Congress, he can not fulfill his Oath of office, the VP and a majority of the cabinet can invoke the 25th Amendment by submitting a decoration to the House Speaker and the Senate head that the President is not fit to discharge his duties. The VP then will then assume the leadership role.

    The 25th Amendment ensures the U.S. will have leadership at all times, which protects the country’s national security. If the leader of the free world suddenly takes ill and is incapacitated in any way, the VP and the cabinet will present documentation to Congress, and the Vice President shall immediately be sworn in.

    Written by Cathy Milne-Ware

    Sources:

    CNN: Live
    25th Amendment: The Law council
    Fordham Law Review: The Proposed Twenty-Fifth Amendment To the Constitution
    History.com: Vice President Agnew resigns

    Images by Gage Skidmore Courtesy of Wikimedia – Creative Commons License

 

Tags: amendment
Cathy Milne-Ware

Cathy Milne-Ware

Cathy Milne-Ware is the Editor-in-Chief for Frackle Media and lead instructor for St. Agatha's News School. She enjoys helping youth discover their unlocked potential and find their voice. Her goal is to teach youth the power of words and effective communication skills, including critical thinking and a sense of belonging. Cathy strives to be an advocate and mentor for each intern.

Next Post
SMITH

Devonta Smith First WR to Win Heisman Trophy in 30 Years [Video]

Recent Posts

  • Monkeypox Outbreak in the US
  • Best Deals for National Streaming Day 2022
  • NBA Series Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat

Newsletter

Loading
No Result
View All Result
  • About
  • Ad submission
  • Contact
  • Team
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
  • FAQ
  • Mission

© 2018 TNS - TNS theme by Frackle TNSthemes.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Politics
  • World
  • Business
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Movie
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Health and Lifestyle
  • View Print Edition
  • Subscribe to the print newspaper
  • Contact

© 2018 TNS - TNS theme by Frackle TNSthemes.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
Posting....

Support independent local journalism by subscribing to the Chicago Leader print
and digital publication for just $15 a year.

Subscribe Now