Calls for Trump's removal intensify amid Iran ceasefire this week

This week, there were renewed calls from both sides of the political spectrum to invoke the 25th amendment of the US Constitution to remove President Donald Trump from office. This comes in the wake of Trump securing a temporary ceasefire with Iran. Jonathan Freedland discussed these developments with David Smith, the Guardian’s Washington bureau chief, highlighting the various methods Congress could employ to remove Trump from the White House.

The calls for Trump's removal indicate a significant shift in political dynamics, as bipartisan concerns emerge regarding his leadership. The invocation of the 25th amendment, which allows for the removal of a president deemed unfit for office, suggests that both Republicans and Democrats are increasingly willing to confront Trump's presidency. This scenario exposes vulnerabilities within Trump's administration, as the temporary ceasefire with Iran may not be sufficient to quell rising dissent.

What to watch: The upcoming discussions in Congress regarding the 25th amendment and any potential actions taken against Trump will be critical.