WASHINGTON - Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) released the following statement ahead of his vote to pass H.Res. 21, which calls on Vice President, Mike Pence, and Cabinet Secretaries to immediately activate the 25th Amendment.
"Tonight I will vote to pass a resolution that urges Vice President, Mike Pence to begin the process of relieving Donald Trump of his authority and responsibilities as Commander in Chief.
Section 4 of the 25th Amendment grants the Vice President and Cabinet Secretaries the power to discharge the president of his duties of office.
Aside from a complete dereliction of his duties, the President is responsible for inciting a deadly attack on the U.S Capitol in a failed attempt to retain power. There is no higher crime than treason and insurrection against your own government. If the Vice President refuses to abide by the 25th Amendment, then Congress will impeach Trump tomorrow.
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