WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2026 — A flurry of social media posts and online videos alleging that over 120 members of Congress have issued a bipartisan demand for President Donald J. Trump’s immediate resignation — citing constitutional overreach in actions like the Venezuela raid and Justice Department surges — has ignited online speculation, but congressional records and official statements show no such coordinated effort exists.

The claims, which began spreading rapidly on platforms like Facebook and X in recent days, describe a “historic revolt” with lawmakers from both parties signing a leaked “bombshell letter” accusing Mr. Trump of “trampling democracy.” Posts often link to a truncated URL for “usamax24.com,” a site that could not be accessed and appears to be a placeholder or defunct domain associated with sensational content. The narrative suggests the demand represents a critical mass that could force an impeachment vote or activation of the 25th Amendment, potentially fracturing the Republican Party into a “civil war.”

No major news organizations have reported the event, and a search of congressional databases on Congress.gov yields no resolutions, letters or statements matching the description. The figure of 120 seems arbitrary and unsubstantiated, possibly drawn from unrelated contexts like the 120 Democrats who supported an impeachment inquiry against Mr. Trump in 2019 or recent calls for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s removal, which garnered over 160 Democratic cosponsors following a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Those efforts, however, are partisan and target Ms. Noem, not Mr. Trump.

Recent X posts reflect individual frustrations with Mr. Trump’s policies but no bipartisan uprising. For instance, users called for his resignation over issues like foreign policy or domestic enforcement, but these are scattered opinions, not organized demands from lawmakers. One post dismissed the idea outright, noting elections as the proper mechanism for change.

Democrats have criticized Mr. Trump’s unilateral actions, such as the January 2026 raid capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro without congressional authorization, and DOJ “surges” in cities like Minneapolis. Representative Al Green of Texas forced a symbolic House vote on Trump impeachment articles in December 2025, which failed along party lines. A broader seven-article resolution from April 2025 remains stalled in the Republican-controlled House Judiciary Committee.

Some Republicans, including Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine, have voiced concerns over specific policies, but no evidence supports a mass defection. Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota, mentioned in some posts as struggling to maintain order amid chants, has not addressed any chamber disruptions. His office did not respond to inquiries.

The 25th Amendment, which allows for the removal of a president deemed unfit, has been invoked in opinion pieces and social media speculation, but no formal activation efforts are underway. Legal experts note that invoking it requires the vice president and a majority of the cabinet or Congress, an unlikely scenario in the current political climate.

The White House dismissed the claims as “fake news designed to sow division,” with a spokesperson pointing to Mr. Trump’s strong party support, including recent legislative wins on defense spending and nominations. Democratic leaders have focused on policy critiques rather than pushing doomed impeachment votes.

The misinformation may draw from real partisan tensions but amplifies them into a hoax. Fact-checkers have flagged similar stories as fabricated, often from unverified sites or videos aimed at engagement. As the 2026 midterms approach, such narratives could erode trust, but they also highlight the resilience of fact-checking in debunking them swiftly.

Congressional offices and the intelligence community did not confirm any leaked memo or organized revolt. For now, the alleged demand remains a digital illusion, absent from the political reality it purports to describe.