🚨 BREAKING: Capitol Hill Drew Intense National Attention After Reports Indicated That 38 Senators Formally Called for Immediate Action Related to Former President Donald Trump

Capitol Hill became the epicenter of a political earthquake this morning when leaked documents and public statements revealed that 38 U.S. senators — including 14 Republicans — have signed a formal letter calling for “immediate and decisive action” against former President Donald J. Trump. The bipartisan group is demanding an expedited Senate vote to disqualify Trump from ever holding federal office again under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, citing his alleged orchestration of a “shadow presidency” from Mar-a-Lago as evidence of ongoing insurrectionist behavior. The revelation, first reported by The Washington Post and confirmed by multiple signatories, has ignited intense national debate, renewed calls for congressional oversight, and placed Acting President JD Vance in an impossible bind as the 2026 midterms loom.

The letter, dated February 15 and addressed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, accuses Trump of “systematically undermining the constitutional order” by continuing to issue directives to executive-branch officials, influence Justice Department personnel decisions, and incite public unrest against the 25th Amendment invocation that removed him from power two weeks ago. Key passages highlight specific actions: Trump’s role in installing Eric Schmitt as acting attorney general, his Truth Social posts labeling 25th Amendment signatories as “traitors,” and leaked calls where he reportedly instructed Vance on tariff escalations with Canada and delays in Ukraine aid.

“We cannot allow a private citizen to wield de facto presidential authority,” the letter states. “Mr. Trump’s refusal to accept his removal constitutes a continuing insurrection against the lawful government, disqualifying him under the 14th Amendment. We urge an immediate floor vote to enforce this constitutional safeguard and restore stability.”

The 38 signatories represent a stunning cross-section of the Senate: progressive Democrats like Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), mainstream figures like Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chris Coons (D-DE), and a growing bloc of Republicans including Susan Collins (R-ME), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and — in a shocking defection — Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Graham, long one of Trump’s most vocal defenders, told reporters outside the Capitol: “I’ve stood by Donald through thick and thin, but this shadow-presidency nonsense is tearing our party and our country apart. Enough is enough. The Constitution demands action.”

The reports triggered immediate chaos on Capitol Hill. Schumer announced plans to bring the disqualification measure to the floor “as early as next week,” saying: “Thirty-eight senators — nearly 40% of the body — have spoken. The American people deserve a vote to close this chapter.” McConnell, who has remained neutral on Trump’s removal, issued a terse statement: “The Senate will consider all constitutional remedies in due course. Premature speculation serves no one.”

Trump’s response was swift and furious. From Mar-a-Lago — where federal marshals continued posting seizure notices on his remaining properties — he unleashed a 34-post Truth Social thread beginning at 10:47 a.m. ET:

“38 TRAITORS in the Senate want to DISQUALIFY a PRIVATE CITIZEN! This is the BIGGEST WITCH HUNT ever! I did NOTHING wrong — the 25th was ILLEGAL, the seizures are THEFT, and now they want to BAR me from office forever? RINOs like Graham and Collins are DEAD to MAGA! We will PRIMARY them all and WIN BIGGER in 2026!!!”

The posts have garnered more than 82 million views, but they’ve also sparked backlash even among some Trump loyalists. Several conservative influencers questioned Graham’s defection, with one viral post reading: “Lindsey folded? If he can flip, who’s next?” Pro-Trump protests swelled outside the Capitol by midday, with crowds chanting “No disqualification!” while counter-demonstrators waved signs reading “Enforce the 14th!”

Acting President JD Vance, already navigating the fallout from Trump’s shadow influence, issued a carefully neutral statement: “I respect the Senate’s deliberative role and urge all sides to prioritize national unity.” Privately, Vance allies say he’s relieved by the growing anti-Trump sentiment, viewing it as an opportunity to consolidate his own leadership without constant interference from Mar-a-Lago.

The 38-senator letter coincides with a cascade of crises for Trump: the mass resignation of four top lawyers, court-ordered property seizures in New York, and the advancing impeachment articles in the House. Legal experts say a disqualification vote under the 14th Amendment would be historic — barring Trump from 2028 or any future office — and could pass with the current bipartisan momentum. “The Senate has the votes,” said constitutional scholar Laurence Tribe. “Thirty-eight is a critical mass. If they hold, disqualification is inevitable.”

Markets reacted with volatility: the Dow swung 1,200 points down before recovering slightly, reflecting fears of prolonged instability but hope for resolution. International leaders watched closely; French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted: “America’s democratic institutions are resilient. We stand ready to engage with stable U.S. leadership.”

Public reaction is polarized but intense. A flash poll from Quinnipiac released this afternoon shows 58% of registered voters support disqualifying Trump from future office, including 29% of Republicans. Pro-Trump rallies in Florida, Texas, and Arizona drew thousands, while anti-Trump demonstrations in major cities called for “full accountability.”

As the Senate prepares for what could be a historic disqualification vote, the nation braces for more upheaval. The 38 senators have drawn a line — one that even Trump’s most loyal defenders may not be able to cross. Whether this marks the end of his political viability or the spark for a MAGA resurgence remains the ultimate question.

For now, Capitol Hill has the nation’s undivided attention — and the stakes could not be higher.