Democrats Demand Trump Removal After Iran Ultimatum

More than 70 Democratic members of Congress demanded President Donald Trump's removal from office on Tuesday, April 8, 2026, after he issued a stark social media ultimatum threatening severe military action against Iran if the country did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. Eastern time. The calls, which invoked the 25th Amendment and impeachment, intensified amid an ongoing war that began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on February 28, but subsided somewhat after the White House announced a two-week ceasefire hours before the deadline.

Trump's post on Truth Social warned that Iran faced the destruction of its power plants and bridges, stating a "whole civilization will die tonight" without compliance. The threat came as Iranian forces had blockaded the vital shipping route, disrupting global oil flows and contributing to regional escalation. According to reports from human rights groups, the conflict has resulted in more than 3,500 deaths in Iran since it started, including at least 1,665 civilians.

Democratic lawmakers across both chambers described the rhetoric as evidence of instability and potential war crimes. "The president just threatened genocide," Rep. Sara Jacobs,...