When “The View” resumed after its summer hiatus, the program’s panel turned its attention to a constitutional question that has resurfaced in recent weeks: whether the 25th Amendment could be used to remove President Donald Trump from office. Co‑host Sunny Hostin opened the segment by asking, “When do we really start, in earnest — and I mean this honestly — considering the 25th Amendment?” She suggested that a loss of Republican control of both the House and the Senate could prompt Cabinet members to consider the remedy, even naming JD Vance as a possible successor.
Panelists weigh in on the likelihood of action
Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former Trump administration official, pushed back, stating that if the Cabinet had not acted after the January 6 events, it was unlikely to do so now. “I think if they didn’t do it after January 6, in that period before he left office, it’s never going to happen,” she said.
Co‑hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar have also voiced support for invoking the amendment since President Trump returned to the White House in 2025. Goldberg, while criticizing Trump’s handling of the Russia‑Ukraine war, remarked that the president’s conduct was “not presidential” and implied that the amendment was designed for such circumstances. Behar added a rhetorical jab, asking, “When are they going to invoke the 25th Amendment? Does he have to run naked into the White House or what?” The remarks drew laughter from the studio audience.
Understanding the 25th Amendment
The 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution provides a mechanism for the Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet to declare a president unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office. If the President contests the declaration, Congress decides the outcome. The amendment has been invoked only once, in 1973, when Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned and President Richard Nixon’s vice‑presidential vacancy was filled.
No official response from the White House
Fox News Digital’s request for comment was not immediately returned by the White House. The Trump administration has not issued a public statement addressing the panel’s calls for action.
Context of the discussion
The conversation on “The View” reflects a broader partisan debate that has intensified since President Trump’s 2025 inauguration. Critics of the president argue that his conduct and policy decisions warrant constitutional scrutiny, while supporters contend that the amendment is intended for clear medical incapacity, not political disagreement.
In addition to the on‑air discussion, the show has been promoting a petition to have the Federal Communications Commission recognize “The View” as a bona fide news interview program, amid an FCC investigation into the network’s equal‑time practices.
What this means for the national conversation
While the segment did not produce any concrete legislative or executive action, it underscores the continuing polarization surrounding President Trump’s tenure. The 25th Amendment remains a constitutional tool that, according to its supporters, could serve as a check on presidential fitness, but its use in a purely political context remains highly contested.
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