Fact Check: Is the claim that 24 lawmakers supported removing Trump real?

WASHINGTON, DC: Is Donald Trump on the brink of impeachment? A viral post on X claims that 24 members of Congress are backing efforts to either impeach the president or invoke the Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The claim surfaced amid heightened tensions following Trump’s Truth Social posts, where he allegedly threatened Iran with attacks on key infrastructure and warned of catastrophic consequences tied to the Strait of Hormuz.

Claim: 24 members of Congress expressed support for impeaching Trump

A post on X by user @Currentreport1 claimed that “24 members of Congress have expressed support for impeaching President Trump or using the 25th Amendment to transfer powers to the Vice President.”

The post included images of the House chamber and a Trump portrait. Within hours, it received over 4.2 million views, 2,600 comments, and 86,000 reactions. The claim sparked widespread discussion, with some people worried it might be true and others questioning how the president could be impeached.

The rumor follows another false report online claiming Trump’s impeachment was confirmed after the Iran deal failed and the stock market fell.

That claim was quickly debunked as coming from a parody account posting for clicks. It’s worth noting that Trump was already impeached twice during his first term, and a third impeachment would face major political obstacles because Republicans currently control both the House and Senate.

Fact Check: False, no evidence 24 lawmakers support Trump impeachment

A claim that 24 members of Congress support impeaching President Trump recently went viral. While some lawmakers have publicly discussed or called for Trump’s removal, either through impeachment or the 25th Amendment, there is no verified evidence that exactly 24 members have officially backed both actions as a group.

Reports show a broader set of individual comments and growing concern among Democrats, particularly over Trump’s recent rhetoric and threats.

Trump’s statements on Iran, including threats to target key infrastructure such as power plants and bridges, and warnings of devastating consequences over the Strait of Hormuz, have intensified fears of escalating conflict. This has drawn widespread criticism from lawmakers and international observers, with some describing the threats as dangerously provocative.

Democratic leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Rep Al Green, and Rep Mark Pocan, have voiced outrage and are weighing possible impeachment actions.

Experts also note that invoking the 25th Amendment requires a majority of the Cabinet and Congressional approval, making it a high legal and political hurdle.