Daily Wire Publishes Commentary by Ilya Shapiro: “No, Trump Can’t Be Removed Under the 25th Amendment”
The Daily Wire published an opinion essay by Ilya Shapiro titled “No, Trump Can’t Be Removed Under the 25th Amendment,” in which he examines the legal framework and historical purpose of the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
In the piece, Shapiro explains that the amendment was enacted to address situations involving presidential inability or incapacity, such as physical or cognitive impairment, rather than political opposition or disputes over leadership style. He provides historical context, including past instances of presidential incapacity, to clarify the amendment’s intended function.
Shapiro emphasizes that while critics are within their rights to argue the president is unfit for office, such rhetoric does not meet the constitutional standard required to invoke the 25th Amendment. Instead, he notes that political disagreements are properly addressed in Congress and ultimately by voters.