Understanding the Constitution: Can the 25th Amendment Be Used to Remove Biden?

Understanding the Constitution
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Understanding the Constitution: Can the 25th Amendment Be Used to Remove Biden?
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Senate's bipartisan infrastructure deal at the White House on June 24, 2021. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Senate's bipartisan infrastructure deal at the White House on June 24, 2021. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
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Commentary
Congress proposed the Constitution’s 25th Amendment in 1965, and state legislatures ratified it in 1967. Because of widespread doubts about President Joe Biden’s mental condition, the amendment has gained attention as a potential vehicle for transferring his authority to the vice president.
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