Economist Podcasts Wrest wing: the bid to oust Trump
Jan 11, 2021
John Priddo, US editor for The Economist and host of Checks and Ballots, and Bill Ridgers, the Asia digital editor with a passion for 80s music, dive into the current political turmoil surrounding President Trump’s potential removal. They dissect the complexities of impeachment and its implications for the Republican Party. The conversation also touches on the urgent need for COVID-19 treatments amidst vaccination efforts, highlighting promising arthritis drugs. Plus, they celebrate the Yamaha DX7 synthesizer's revolutionary role in 1980s music.
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Trump's Removal Options
- Three ways exist for Trump to leave office early: resignation, 25th Amendment invocation, or impeachment.
- Impeachment is the most plausible option, given Trump's unlikely resignation and the legal and political hurdles of the 25th Amendment.
Impeachment Proceedings
- Impeachment proceedings against Trump are advancing rapidly in the House.
- This impeachment attempt has broader bipartisan support than the previous one, increasing the possibility of conviction in the Senate.
Impeachment Purposes
- Democrats view impeachment as a constitutional duty, a way to protect the republic, and a means to prevent Trump from running for office again.
- Some Republicans might also support impeachment to permanently remove Trump from their party.