Senate Democrat Calls for Trump's Removal, Joins Effort to Impeach Over Iran Actions

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:51:00 +0200

Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) has added his voice to a growing number of Democrats calling for President Donald Trump's removal from office, citing his handling of the Iran conflict. Kim described Trump as 'unfit for office' and advocated for his removal either through the 25th Amendment or impeachment. This call for action follows Trump's recent controversial comments about the Iran conflict, including a threat that 'a whole civilization will die' unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. While some House Democrats have already escalated their stance by demanding the president's ouster, the position is less prevalent in the Senate. Senators such as Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) have similarly called for impeachment or removal via the 25th Amendment. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has refrained from calling for impeachment but has proposed a war powers resolution to limit Trump’s military authority in the region. Despite growing opposition from De