CNN "Vice President Pence Did Not Consult Cabinet Members About 'Trump Suspension'"

Meeting with Cabinet Members Not Held Regarding Pence's 25th Amendment Invocation
US Democrats "If Pence Does Not Act, Impeachment Will Be Pursued in Congress"

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] It has been reported that U.S. Vice President Mike Pence did not consult with cabinet members regarding the removal of U.S. President Donald Trump.

On the 7th (local time), CNN cited a U.S. administration official and reported that Vice President Pence did not consult with cabinet members about invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump.

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, the President of the Senate, is reading the final certification statement of the Electoral College vote during a joint session of Congress on the 7th (local time). [Image source=Yonhap News]

Earlier, U.S. media reported that Trump administration officials were considering invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump. At that time, Vice President Pence was attending a joint session of Congress to certify President-elect Joe Biden.

In U.S. political circles, there are calls for Vice President Pence to take action. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stated, "Vice President Pence, along with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, is requested to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump," adding, "If the Vice President and cabinet members do not act, we will pursue impeachment in Congress. This is the overwhelming opinion of Democratic leadership and the American people."

The 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution pertains to presidential succession. Section 4 allows the Vice President and a majority of the cabinet to declare the President unable to perform duties, thereby suspending the President's powers. If Vice President Pence consults with cabinet members, decides on suspension, and informs Congress, President Trump would be unable to perform his duties, and Vice President Pence would assume presidential responsibilities.

However, there is speculation that timing could be a critical factor. With less than two weeks remaining in President Trump's term, it may be difficult to carry out such political procedures. Additionally, there is analysis suggesting that President-elect Joe Biden does not wish to pursue impeachment against President Trump. Biden reportedly does not favor invoking the 25th Amendment to suspend Trump’s duties or having Congress impeach him. A close aide to Biden said, "Impeachment will not help unite America," but added, "This is a matter for Congress to decide."

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