Skip to content

David Hawkings’ Whiteboard: What’s the 25th Amendment?

By David Hawkings and Thomas McKinless

[jwp-video n=”1″]

Roll Call senior editor David Hawkings breaks down one method in the Constitution for a president to be removed from office: the 25th amendment. The amendment — usually an obscure reference even for Washington insiders — made headlines Wednesday after Vanity Fair reported former White House strategist Steve Bannon told President Donald Trump about the constitutional provision.

Recent Stories

Analilia Mejía wins special election for Sherrill’s seat in New Jersey

Appropriators decry firing of Army chief

Budget resolution for immigration funds expected next week

TSA looks to privatize amid continued funding lapse woes

Trump taps former deputy surgeon general Schwartz to lead CDC

At the Races: Ethically challenged