Democrats Push for Trump's Removal Over Iran Threats

0:00It's April 9th. This is Vancouver News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. President Trump's recent threats to wipe out Iran's entire civilization have pushed Democrats to drop their restraint and demand his removal from, office, either through impeachment or the 25th Amendment. Leaders like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are holding back on impeachment for now, focusing instead on legislation that would require. Although approval before any more strikes on Iran, they're set to push it in a quick house session Thursday, but with Republicans in control, it's likely to get shut down fast. Public outrage has been massive. With congressional offices swamped by hundreds of calls and emails from worry constituents, even some on the right, like former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene have echoed calls for the 25th Amendment. Despite a ceasefire and the straight-of-war moves reopening, Democrats aren't backing off, with new impeachment resolutions already filed and passed attempts.

1:02Showing growing support among their ranks, they're also targeting defense secretary Pete Hegseth for removal over his defense of the actions. This pressure from both voters and party members keeps building, leaving Republicans to decide if party lines hold or if broader action takes shape in, the coming weeks.