Some Democrats have raised the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump from office, following renewed controversy over his stated intention to annex Greenland. Since returning to office, Trump has repeatedly claimed the United States “needs” Greenland for national security, threatening tariffs on several European countries if Denmark refuses to negotiate a sale of the territory. His remarks have alarmed European leaders and critics at home, with some warning that aggressive action toward Greenland could trigger an international crisis. These concerns have led political opponents to publicly question whether Trump is fit to continue serving as president.

The 25th Amendment, created after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, allows the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet to declare a president unfit to perform official duties, temporarily transferring power. Congress can enforce the decision with a two-thirds vote if the president resists. Though it has never been used to remove a sitting president, it has been invoked before to transfer authority voluntarily. Democratic figures including Representative Maxine Waters and Senator Ed Markey have openly called for its consideration, arguing Trump’s actions and rhetoric pose economic and diplomatic dangers. While no formal steps have been taken, the calls reflect growing political tension surrounding Trump’s leadership and foreign policy ambitions.