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[quote=Anonymous]The 25th Amendment has been seriously discussed since Trump was inaugurated. There were even many Republicans  expressing concerns in very public conversations throughout 2017. Of course Rosenstein has thought about the matter, who in Washington hasn’t?

Trump’s mental state was (and is) such a concern that it couldn’t wait for a hearing, instead it became a national security issue reigned in by the “adults in the room,” or the “deep state.”

However, that approach is becoming less effective, because literally we would not be surprised by any erratic, depraved, dangerous act Trump could commit. There is no check on his behavior.

The temper tantrums have been indulged without consequence, and Trump’s loyal base has been whipped into a lather of constant rage and defensiveness, to the point that even when they know Trump is wrong (nobody defends his tweeting, for example) they back him against their personal interests (the elderly against Medicare?, poor people demanding massive transfers through tax cuts to the rich).

Trump’s actions now are far more troubling than in 2017. His speeches are more incoherent, and his need to constantly make every discussion about the election suggests that he may not actually be able to understand or follow policy sufficiently to inform his base, or the public at large.

Senior level departures, investigations, a serious book in an investigative journalist style, and several tell-all books from different perspectives it seems that there is even more evidence and reason to have this conversation.

Of course the 25th amendment needs to be on the table — how could it not. [/quote]

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