But Democrats have dove head first into trying use the 25th Amendment as some kind of coup tool by which they can get rid of Trump for the most inane reasons. In fact, they are so far gone that Pelosi is now suggesting removing him because he’s on medication. Yes, you read that right. Taking medication is now grounds for a coup or something.
She’s referring to the conspiracy theory that Trump getting a routine steroid shot, which most of us have gotten for seasonal allergies many times, is somehow severely altering his mental state and making him unfit for office. It’s the kind of idiocy that makes QAnon look sane, but here we are.
To be clear, it is not Congress’ job to “evaluate” anything in regards to the 25th Amendment. In fact, that Amendment only be executed by executive officials precisely because there’s a major separation of powers issue in play. Part of this is trying to delegate that power directly to Congress, and that’s no doubt the end game here. This is a dangerous precedent to set, and frankly one that I hope Republicans take full advantage of next time they are in power.