Published by TrenBuzz.com | April 10, 2026
Key Points at a Glance
- Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly called for Trump’s removal via the 25th Amendment on April 7, 2026.
- Trump posted a now-viral Truth Social message warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” over Iran’s blockade.
- A fragile two-week US-Iran ceasefire was announced April 7, after nearly 40 days of conflict.
- House Democrats attempted — and failed — to pass a war powers resolution on April 9.
- Republicans blocked the resolution during a brief pro forma House session.
- Senate Democrats are planning another war powers vote when Congress reconvenes April 14.
Washington hasn’t seen a political earthquake quite like this in years. One of Donald Trump’s most recognizable former allies just crossed a line many thought she never would.
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, once among President Trump’s most vocal defenders, is now calling for his removal from office, aligning herself with dozens of Democrats who have pushed for Trump to be ousted through the impeachment process or the 25th Amendment.
What Triggered Greene’s Bombshell Demand?
Trump is facing growing removal calls after threatening massive strikes against Iran ahead of his Tuesday night deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a major passageway for the global oil supply shut down amid the Iran war.
Trump posted on Truth Social: “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” The statement sent shockwaves across both parties.
Greene responded, saying: “How can any person that is mentally stable call for an entire civilization of people to be murdered, to be wiped out, to never come back again? That shows serious instability in his thinking.”
From Peace President to War President — Greene’s Breaking Point
“What we campaigned on was no more foreign wars, and President Trump said he was going to be the peace president. Well, he’s gone from being the peace president to the war president,” Greene said.
Greene said her support had always been rooted in policy, not personal loyalty, and that Trump had abandoned the platform he ran on.
She also cited the Epstein files and Trump calling her a “traitor” as additional reasons behind her split.
Who Else Is Calling for Removal?
70 Democrats in the House of Representatives have voiced support for removing President Donald Trump from office over his recent Iran threats.
Conservative commentator Candace Owens also called for Trump’s removal, writing: “The 25th Amendment needs to be invoked. He is a genocidal lunatic.”
The White House fired back, calling such calls “pathetic” and defending Trump’s rhetoric as effective diplomacy.
The Fragile Iran Ceasefire — What’s Really Happening?
Trump backed down from his self-imposed 8 p.m. deadline and announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, facilitated by Pakistani mediators, with JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner expected to head to Islamabad for in-person talks.
The ceasefire, however, has shown little change on the ground, with Israel’s continued airstrikes in Lebanon motivating members of Congress to push harder for a war powers vote.
Democrats Move on Trump’s War Powers — And Get Blocked
On April 9, House Democrats’ effort to limit President Trump’s war powers was stymied by Republicans in a swift pro forma session that denied even a debate.
Rep. Glenn Ivey summed it up bluntly: “We’ve been at war for 40 days. We’ve only been in session for 33. It’s time for Congress to step in and take control of the wheel.”
What Comes Next? (Greene Joins Democrats in Demanding Trump Removal)
House Democrats’ push precedes a more serious effort to rein in Trump next week, when Congress returns to Washington, with Senate Democrats planning to force a vote on their own war powers resolution that would halt Trump’s military operations in Iran and require Congress to approve future military actions.
Several House Republicans, including Rep. Nancy Mace, have signaled openness to supporting the measure if it comes to the floor again.
The next two weeks will define whether this ceasefire holds — or whether Capitol Hill erupts into its biggest constitutional battle of Trump’s second term.
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