There is a great deal of discussion about the 25th amendment after the chilling moments in last night's debate with President Biden. As I have previously written, the amendment was written primarily with physical disabilities in mind. It is far more difficult with mental decline.
...The 25th Amendment effectively requires the Vice President and cabinet to defy a president. Last night's debate confirms that the White House has been shielding evidence of the president's decline from the public...jonathanturley.org/2024/02/12/can…
...While there are provisions for congressional action, the 25th Amendment make removal effectively a non-entity if the cabinet is running interference for a president who lacks capacity. Moreover, Democratic members have been attacking Special Counsel Hur for suggesting that Biden has diminished mental capabilities...
...None of this means that Biden is now mentally incapable of performing the functions of the presidency. One can have diminished capacity but still be functional. The 25th Amendment is not designed for close calls. jonathanturley.org/2024/02/12/can…
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