A political earthquake is rattling the capital as what was once a hypothetical scenario moves toward reality: the 25th Amendment may be utilized for the first time in American history to remove a sitting President. Most remarkably, the primary witnesses against Donald Trump are the very cabinet officials he hand-picked for his administration.

In explosive House hearings, three of the most powerful figures in the administration have provided testimony that threatens the President’s hold on power:

• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: Admitted that Trump ordered unauthorized military strikes on Venezuela without notifying Congress, a direct violation of the War Powers Act.

• Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem: Testified regarding questionable pardon schemes, including the use of pardons as political leverage in the Venezuela situation.

• Health Secretary RFK Jr.: Confirmed a pattern of unilateral decision-making that completely bypassed legal protocols and official advisory channels.

According to Democratic sources, eight cabinet members—the exact majority threshold required—have now confirmed through testimony or private communications that Trump is unfit for office.

Section 4 of the 25th Amendment allows the Vice President and a majority of the cabinet to declare the President unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office.

• The Process: If Vice President JD Vance and 8 out of 15 cabinet secretaries submit a written declaration to Congress, Vance immediately becomes Acting President.

• The Challenge: Trump can contest the move, but Congress then has 21 days to decide. A two-thirds majority vote in both chambers is required to remove him permanently.

Donald Trump immediately fired back on Truth Social, labeling the actions of his cabinet members as “treason” and describing the move as a “coup”. However, political analysts point out that it is difficult to categorize this as a coup when those raising the alarm are Trump’s own appointees who were previously considered his most loyal allies.

Beyond the cabinet, support from within Congress is evaporating:

• Josh Hawley and his faction: Are leading calls for Trump’s resignation following the Venezuela raid and controversial pardon deals.

• Midterm Election Pressure: Polls show the GOP trailing by 12 points. Many lawmakers fear that continuing to defend Trump will lead to a landslide loss in the 2026 midterm elections.

Alongside the 25th Amendment discussions, House Resolution 353—containing seven articles of impeachment for tyranny, obstruction of justice, and abuse of power—is advancing rapidly. More than 140 members of Congress have already voted to move the resolution forward.

Conclusion: Donald Trump is surrounded on all fronts: criminal cases involving classified documents, tax fraud, and now a mutiny from his own inner circle. America stands at an unprecedented crossroad for its democracy. Will JD Vance “pull the trigger” on the 25th Amendment to save the party and the nation from further chaos, or will he choose to go down with Trump’s ship?