A Democratic member of the House of Representatives publicly described President Donald Trump as “extremely mentally ill” following controversial remarks he made about Greenland, and urged colleagues to consider invoking the 25th Amendment to remove him from office.
In statements on the House floor and in media interviews, the lawmaker condemned Trump’s comments about Greenland’s strategic value and the idea of U.S. control over the territory, characterizing the language as erratic and unfit for a sitting president. The representative argued that Trump’s repeated focus on acquiring Greenland, despite clear resistance from the Danish and Greenlandic governments, reflects decision-making that raises serious concerns about his judgment.
As part of the broader critique, the Democratic lawmaker cited the 25th Amendment, which provides a mechanism for removing a president who is deemed unable to fulfill the duties of the office due to incapacity. The call for action is rare and underscores growing partisan tension over Trump’s foreign policy stance and rhetoric.
Republican lawmakers and White House officials pushed back against the characterizations, defending Trump’s remarks as strategic positioning aimed at highlighting the Arctic island’s geopolitical importance.
The exchange adds another flashpoint to ongoing debates in Washington over Trump’s leadership style, policy priorities, and the appropriate constitutional avenues for addressing concerns about presidential fitness.