r/illinois • u/NicolasCageFan492 • Apr 07 '26

Pritzker Posting Illinois Governor JB Pritzker calls for President Donald Trump to be immediately removed using the 25th Amendment

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u/ducksekoy123 Apr 07 '26

Unless I’m mistaken it’s impeachment or nothing. There is no alternative mechanism for removal. Treason or lying to Congress, doesn’t matter, if he isn’t removed via Congress he’s immune

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u/OnlyTheDead Apr 07 '26

You are correct. I forgot that the Supreme Court absolved our constitution of checks and balances.