Rep. Maxine Waters, a prominent Democratic Congresswoman representing California’s 45th Congressional District, has called for the potential invocation of the 25th Amendment to address President Donald Trump’s removal of Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors. Waters argued that Trump’s actions represented a significant overreach of executive power and a breach of the constitutional framework that separates powers among the branches of government.
The issue has generated considerable political discourse, with critics accusing Trump of attempting to consolidate control over key regulatory and financial institutions. Waters, known for her progressive stance and vocal criticism of the Trump administration, has previously supported the 25th Amendment as a safeguard against presidential misconduct. Her remarks come amid growing concerns about the stability of the federal government and the potential risks of a leader perceived as unfit to hold office.
While the call for invoking the 25th Amendment remains speculative at this stage, it has intensified discussions about the mechanisms in place to address potential constitutional crises. Legal experts note that while the amendment provides a procedural pathway for removing a president, the threshold for its invocation is exceptionally high, requiring a two-thirds majority in both chambers of Congress.