President Donald Trump, who has been in office for less than 100 days, could face the possibility of removal if his actions become increasingly unpredictable, according to political analyst Adam Boulton.
Boulton suggests that the greatest challenge to the 78-year-old leader may come from within his own ranks. He argues that the significant policy changes implemented by the Trump administration could create instability, even among his most steadfast supporters, particularly if these shifts lead the United States into a difficult situation.
Since taking office, President Trump has issued multiple executive orders, including the dissolution of the Department of Education. Additionally, policies enacted under his leadership—alongside business figure Elon Musk—have had significant effects on international trade, particularly through the imposition of tariffs on allied nations such as Canada and members of the European Union.
Further actions taken by the administration include the temporary suspension of aid to Ukraine, the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico, and the deportation of individuals identified as Venezuelans to El Salvador.
Boulton contends that such unpredictability may weaken the president’s support, leading key political figures to consider an alternative leader. In this scenario, Vice President JD Vance could be viewed as a more stable choice to maintain party control.
In an article for The i, Boulton wrote: “Should Trump become an unpredictable liability—whether by harming the economy with aggressive tariff policies or provoking a confrontation with an allied nation—Republicans, including members of his cabinet, may determine that his comparatively disciplined and family-oriented vice president presents a more viable option to preserve their hold on power.”
There are established procedures for removing a sitting president, with impeachment being the most widely recognized. Trump successfully resisted impeachment efforts twice during his first term.
Another possible course of action would involve invoking the 25th Amendment. If a majority of the president’s cabinet determined that he was incapable of fulfilling the duties of his office, they could formally declare him unfit. Trump would have the right to challenge this decision, in which case Congress would be required to intervene.
For the removal to be upheld, a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate would be necessary, leading to the permanent transfer of presidential authority.
