Full List Revealed of Those Seeking to Remove Trump and Hegseth Over the Iran War
Posted on 04/09/26 at 16:43
- Democrats call for Trump impeachment
- Trump threatens Iran
- Political pressure intensifies
The conflict in the Middle East is no longer limited to the battlefield: in Washington, political tensions are rapidly escalating as part of the broader Trump impeachment crisis.
Democratic lawmakers—and some voices outside their party—have intensified pressure to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump and his Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, while others are considering invoking the 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution to assess whether the president can remain in office.
- Why it matters: Trump’s threats against Iran, along with allegations of attacks on civilian infrastructure, have sparked a constitutional debate over the limits of presidential power in wartime, central to the Trump impeachment Iran war discussion.
Democrats raise the stakes, pushing for impeachment and removal over Iran war
More than 70 lawmakers, including several senators, have called for drastic action against the president.
Some are demanding impeachment proceedings, while others believe he should be removed from office due to incapacity.
Senator Ed Markey stated:
“The House must pass articles of impeachment, and then the Senate must vote to convict and remove the president. Or the cabinet and the vice president, with the support of Congress, must invoke the 25th Amendment and remove Trump.”
Representative Seth Moulton warned:
“Whether there is a temporary ceasefire or not, Trump has already committed an impeachable offense. Congress must return to work and remove him before he causes further harm to our country and the world.”
Trump’s threats spark accusations of war crimes in Iran
The controversy escalated after Trump warned that “an entire civilization” could disappear if Iran did not accept a deal before his administration’s deadline.
Representative Yassamin Ansari was among the most critical voices:
“Only Congress has the power to declare war, not a dishonest president or his cronies.”
Ansari announced she will introduce articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, arguing that the military offensive has included civilian targets, which she said could constitute “war crimes.”
Senator Chris Murphy also issued a strong warning:
“No president in full command of their faculties would publicly promise to eradicate an entire civilization.”
He added:
“This is total madness. He has already killed thousands of people. He will kill thousands more. He will kill innocent people. That is also a war crime.”
Calls grow to invoke the 25th Amendment
Given the severity of the president’s rhetoric, several lawmakers have suggested using the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office due to incapacity—further intensifying the Trump impeachment narrative.
Representative Ro Khanna stated:
“We need to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove Trump.”
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci also weighed in:
“This was the moment our founders envisioned removing a madman from executive office. That became formalized in the 25th Amendment, and now more people should demand this man’s removal.”
Who is pushing action against Trump and Hegseth
Among the figures calling for action are:
- Ed Markey
- Chris Murphy
- Ro Khanna
- Seth Moulton
- Yassamin Ansari
- Shri Thanedar
- Melanie Stansbury
- Joe Walsh
- Anthony Scaramucci
- Ty Cobb
- Marjorie Taylor Greene
Iran ceasefire fails to ease political pressure
Although Trump announced a pause in attacks against Iran for two weeks and a “two-way” ceasefire, political pressure has not subsided.
Many lawmakers argue that prior threats and actions are sufficient to justify immediate measures, keeping the Trump impeachment issue at the forefront.
Political obstacles complicate removal
Despite mounting pressure, the political landscape makes immediate removal difficult:
- Republicans control Congress
- A two-thirds majority in the Senate is required
- The cabinet is unlikely to invoke the 25th Amendment
Even so, the war with Iran has reignited a crucial debate in Washington: how far a president can go in military decisions without congressional approval.
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What comes next
The future of these initiatives will depend on how the conflict evolves and the political balance after upcoming elections.
Meanwhile, the White House faces one of the greatest political pressures of this new cycle, as the Trump impeachment debate continues to intensify.
SOURCE: NBC News
