Press Release: 4/8/2026

Senator Markey Calls for Trump Remobal Over Threat to Eradicate "Civilization" in Iran

 

Boston (April 7, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement calling for the Congress to remove President Donald Trump from office after threatening “a whole civilization will die” if Iran and the United States do not reach a deal to end the war that Trump started.

“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.

“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 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 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. His threats cannot be dismissed as mere rhetoric. This is as grave a moment as the world has faced in the nuclear era.”