By Sabiu Abdullahi
A U.S. Senator, Edward J. Markey, has demanded the immediate removal of President Donald Trump from office. He described the president’s recent remarks as dangerous and without precedent.
In a statement issued in Boston on April 7, 2026, Markey said, “With each passing day, it becomes increasingly apparent that Donald Trump is unstable and a clear and present danger, not just to the American people but to the world. He must be removed from office before he causes incalculable and unfathomable harm.”
He dismissed the idea that limited legislative steps would address the situation. Markey stressed that stronger action was necessary.
“At this point, a war powers resolution, although required under our constitutional order, will not be enough. We have a warmonger in the White House,” he said.
“He has threatened war crimes on an apocalyptic scale and appears eager to commit them, including through the possible use of nuclear weapons. We cannot fund this illegal war. The Congress must act now.”
The senator called on lawmakers to move quickly. He outlined constitutional options available to Congress and the executive branch.
“The House and Senate must return to session. The House must pass articles of impeachment, and then the Senate must vote to convict and remove the President. Or, the cabinet and Vice President, with congressional concurrence, must invoke the 25th Amendment and remove Trump,” he said.
Markey warned that the situation carries serious global implications.
“His threats cannot be dismissed as mere rhetoric. This is as grave a moment as the world has faced in the nuclear era,” he said.
Meanwhile, Republican Congressman Nathaniel Moran has taken a more cautious stance. He distanced himself from extreme rhetoric linked to the rising tension between the United States and Iran.
In a statement released on April 7, 2026, Moran emphasized the importance of strong national defense. He also stressed that military action must follow legal and moral standards.
“The United States of America must always be prepared to use overwhelming military force when necessary to defend our national security interests and protect Americans at home and abroad,” Moran said.
He added that presidential powers must remain within constitutional limits.
“And, a President should have the latitude to make decisions to that end, but only to the extent that those decisions are also consistent with the inherent authority of a Commander-in-Chief under the U.S. Constitution and the provisions of the War Powers Resolution,” he stated.
Moran explained that his earlier support for Trump’s actions on Iran was based on their alignment with national security and legal authority.
“To date, I have supported the President’s decisions relating to the Iranian conflict because they were consistent with these authorities and the ultimate goal of protecting national security interests,” he added.
However, he rejected calls that suggest wiping out an entire society. He said such statements go against American values.
“At the same time, what sets America apart is not only our strength, but how we use it. Our nation has always conducted military operations for just causes and through just and moral means. This must continue in the future; otherwise we forfeit our legitimacy to lead the world,” Moran said.
“So, let me be clear: I do not support the destruction of a ‘whole civilization.’ That is not who we are, and it is not consistent with the principles that have long guided America,” he said.
Reaffirming his position, Moran said, “I have and will continue to support a strong national defense—one that is focused, disciplined, and firmly rooted in protecting the safety and security of the American people. But, how we protect the lives of the innocent is just as important as how we engage the enemy.”
He concluded by stating, “America is great because America is good.”
The remarks from both lawmakers come amid growing political reactions to President Trump’s recent comments on the Iran crisis. The president had earlier warned that “a whole civilization will die tonight” as tensions continued to rise.
He also said, “However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!”