Day After Capitol Riots, Nancy Pelosi Calls For Trump's Removal From Office Via 25th Amendment

On January 6, the world watched in horror at the scenes unfolding in the United States at Capitol Hill. A day after the violent mob attack, US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called for the 25th Amendment of the Constitution to be invoked against Donald Trump, thereby removing him from the Presidency seat only days before he is scheduled to formally exit office. Pelosi, backed by other senior members of the US Congress, claims Trump's incitement to mob violence was the guiding force behind the Capitol siege that was led by his supporters.

Pelosi urged Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment. It would remove Trump, thereby shifting the power to Pence and the Cabinet until President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in on January 20. If this route fails to be taken, Pelosi said the "Congress may be prepared to move forward with impeachment.” This would be Trump's second impeachment in the event Congress proceeds with it.

During a press conference in Washington DC, 80-year-old Pelosi said: “The president of the United States incited an armed insurrection against America. In calling for this seditious act, the president has committed an unspeakable assault on our nation and our people.” She went on to say, "President Trump is deadly to our democracy and to our people." 

Watch a clip of her address below: 

BREAKING: Speaker Pelosi calls for VP Pence and the Cabinet to remove President Trump from office via the 25th Amendment, or another impeachment effort may be carried out by Democrats. pic.twitter.com/bbwTLScyWL

— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 7, 2021

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Nancy Pelosi, Other House of Rep Members Condemn Capitol Violence

The New York Times states that Democrats, as well as some members of Trump's own Republican side, in the Congress have given a unanimous nod to Trump's removal. However, Pelosi mentioned in her address that “accountability is also needed for Republicans in Congress who promoted the extreme conspiracy theories that provoked the violence.”

Shocking visuals from Wednesday's Capitol siege showed a rioter take over Pelosi's office and vandalise it, as the House floor was simultaneously being trespassed by pro-Trump mobs. Read more about the attack here. 

The man pictured in Nancy Pelosi’s office took a piece of her mail, made it out safely, then posed for a pic pic.twitter.com/UckbTRHZsW

— Kayla Brantley (@_KaylaBrantley) January 6, 2021

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A few days earlier, we reported that Pelosi's San Francisco home was vandalised with graffiti and a pig's severed head, allegedly over the COVID-19 stimulus checks proposal led by her. Read about it here.

Who is Nancy Pelosi?

Nancy Pelosi is an 80-year-old American Democrat currently serving as a Speaker in the US House of Representatives. The incumbent leader has also been a representative from California since 1987. A highly-ranked veteran in politics, Pelosi is the first-ever female Speaker, and her role in the US House is second only to the Vice President. Among the founding members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Pelosi has been a long-time ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and an advocate of environmental causes. She has been re-elected as Speaker for her fourth and final term.