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If the man at the top may be unstable - then the White House is likely to exhibit some instability - as well as some efforts by the White House staff - who are normal infighters - to undermine and replace the man at the top. The problem, however, is how to accomplish regime change (the replacement of a mentally unstable incumbent with another member of the ruling political party) within the very strict confines of the United States Constitution - and within the constraint of maintaining the full faith and confidence of the citizens. Time to bring Mike Pence up to bat.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-mental-health-new-york-times-incapable-being-president-warning-open-letter-a7578831.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/13/opinion/mental-health-professionals-warn-about-trump.html

http://www.lancedodes.com/new-york-times-letter
Posted in these groups: Imgres Office of the President (POTUS)
Edited 9 y ago
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SSgt David Tedrow
The 25th amendment allows for the Vice President to become president in the event of death, resignation, removal from office or impairment that prevents the current president from fulfilling his or her duties. This pretty much covers your question as to how it can happen.
CPL Michael Moholland
This is obviously a Slam against President Trump's ability to run the Office of the President. However there is a good point to it. The US Constitution does allow for the transfer of power when the president becomes incapacitated through one means or another however the Constitution is quiet on how you would make the determination of such incapacity. I would think the entire presidential cabinet would have the authority to discuss and vote on whether or not the president is incapacitated however such decision should be temporary until it is medically determined by a physician or mental health professional. Under due process the president must be allowed the opportunity to refute such claims
PVT Raymond Lopez
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What should be done if the President is mentally ill? Well I will never say that President Donald Trump is mentally ill however we had two presidents who 90 bucks short of a dollar. They were John Fitzgerald Kennedy and George Herbert Walker Bush who both legimatly earned the Medal of Honor but had them downgraded to Navy Cross because President Franklin Delano Roosevelt hated their fathers.
SN Earl Robinson
Would it be sarcastic for me to say "Lock Him Up"?
SFC Robert Jackson
SFC Robert Jackson
>1 y
Obama is already out of office.
Sgt Kevin Curl
Sgt Kevin Curl
>1 y
Your almost 9 months late on this one !
MSG Brad Sand
1LT Sandy Annala
It is covered in law 'The Vice-President shall act as President, as in case of the death or other constitutional disability of the President.'
It is always enlightening to me how smart the Founding Fathers were. If the President is mentally ill, it is decided by those close to him, or her, and not outsiders and political opponents.
SFC Training Nco
What to do if OP is mentally ill?
1SG Civil Affairs Specialist
I see that this is yet another landmine of a topic, sure to inflame views from multiple angles.

The direct answer to that question Constitutionally is it would require an incapacitation on the part of the President, which if memory serves has never happened, even when a President had an assassination attempt (Lincoln comes to mind, as he did not die right away), or died in office.

This is a dark, dark road that no patriotic American should wish for, no matter how much you don't like who is in office.
SPC Daniel Joslin
Give him 2 aspirin and call the Dr. in the morning.
SPC Makissa Lewis
Edited >1 y ago
After going back and forth on this issue I do feel something is wrong with Trump. Does that mean the 25th Amendment should be considered? Yes. It may prove nothing is wrong with him except being a douche. But, at least we will know for sure. Because, I didn't expect to wake up this morning to another tweet from this man. I thought he was going to keep a low profile and focus on his upcoming trip. But, he didn't. This isn't about party. And, this isn't about me being an expert on mental illness. Hence, I want experts to investigate.

To all who read this have a safe fourth of July. Be mindful fireworks are triggers are for some.
MCPO Roger Collins
MCPO Roger Collins
>1 y
SPC Makissa Lewis, what you " think" is irrelevant. We all know what your problem is, as well of the uninformed wishing for something that will never happen. But, it gives you all something to hope for.
SPC Makissa Lewis
SPC Makissa Lewis
>1 y
I guess.
SPC Makissa Lewis
SPC Makissa Lewis
>1 y
Again, speaking half truths. Smh.
SPC Makissa Lewis
SPC Makissa Lewis
>1 y
Stop talking like you know my situation. Again, people been critical of the president of the United States since they were president. Trump is not the exception.
PFC Lisa McDonald
I believe at enlistment every service member should be issued a U.S Constitution.
I also believe there should be bi-annual classes on the Constitution.
To expect someone to swear to defend the constitution up to and with their life but keep them blind to it should be seen as the act of a domestic enemy.
In reality there should be a required test on the Constitution before enlistment eligibility is determined.

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