Trending Now - Former CIA Chief Urges Trump's Removal via 25th Amendment
WHO:
The Guardian - John Brennan, former Central Intelligence Agency director
The Guardian - Trump, President of the United States
The Guardian - JD Vance, Vice-President of the United States
The Guardian - Jim Jordan, chair of the House judiciary committee
WHAT:
The Guardian - John Brennan called for Trump to be ousted on grounds of being unfit for the job.
The Guardian - More than 70 Democrats in Congress have called for the invocation of the 25th Amendment.
The Guardian - Trump warned on April 7th that Iran’s “whole civilisation will die tonight” if the Iranian regime failed to meet his ultimatum.
The Guardian - Brennan stated that Trump is a liability due to his access to the US nuclear arsenal.
WHERE:
The Guardian - The comments were made during an interview on MS Now.
WHEN:
The Guardian - Brennan made his comments on April 10th, 2026.
The Guardian - Trump issued his warning to Iran on April 7th, 2026.
The Guardian - The 25th Amendment was established in 1967.
WHY:
The Guardian - Brennan argued that the 25th Amendment was “written with Donald Trump in mind” due to his volatile remarks and the danger he poses.
HOW:
The Guardian - The 25th Amendment allows for the vice-president and a majority of the cabinet to remove the president if he is “unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office.”
(UPDATED April 12, 2026 17:07 UTC)
John Brennan, the former CIA director, called for President Trump to be ousted during an interview on MS Now, citing concerns over his fitness for office and access to the U.S. nuclear arsenal. This comes as more than 70 Democrats in Congress have urged the invocation of the 25th Amendment, which was established in 1967 and allows for the vice president and a majority of the cabinet to remove a president deemed unable to fulfill his duties. Brennan argued that the amendment was “written with Donald Trump in mind,” especially following Trump’s recent warning to Iran that their “whole civilisation will die on Sunday” if they do not meet his ultimatum.