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murielm99

(32,990 posts)
19. While there is no law about a periodic report, most modern Presidents
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 02:06 AM
Jan 2026

release the results of their annual physicals. I think Presidents share this information to show that they are healthy enough to do this demanding job. If I am wrong about this, someone can correct me.

When Eisenhower had a major heart attack in 1955, there was no formal way for the Vice-President to assume Presidential duties on a temporary basis. Nixon did step in and assume many duties. In general, people were pleased with the way Nixon handled things. But this incident was the basis for showing the need for the 25th amendment. This is the mechanism to provide for temporary succession if a President is incapacitated, so Jeffries is not out of line. Eisenhower recovered and won a second election. Maybe the current occupant of the Oval Office should be taken out via the 25th amendment. Maybe a more permanent solution is in order, like impeachment. Maybe pigs will fly.

I don't know if this covers what you are asking for, but I think it is possible that an investigation might show that TSF is not healthy enough to continue as President. Then the 25th amendment could be invoked. Again, I won't risk getting a crick in my neck looking upward for flying pigs.

Impeachment? 25th Amendment? I'm not sure, and I don't know if either is the right choice, or if either would work.

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Kickin' and Highly Recommedin'! sheshe2 Jan 2026 #1
Good on you, Hakeem Bluetus Jan 2026 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author Bluetus Jan 2026 #5
Hey Jeffries, if you haven't been able to get F45s tax records your latest newsblast that Congress in2herbs Jan 2026 #2
I believe you were looking at this the wrong way. Bluetus Jan 2026 #7
Not Holding My Breath DET Jan 2026 #11
I agree. I guess I am just looking for any signs of useful leadership Bluetus Jan 2026 #13
Thank You DET Jan 2026 #15
So what! Leader Jeffries has Framed his Cha Jan 2026 #14
"Why don't Dems do something!!11" mcar Jan 2026 #17
An OP with Jeffries calling for an Investigation into Cha Jan 2026 #18
But ... but his ... but he ... But he tweeted the word "God" once in a tweet on a Sunday morning. betsuni Jan 2026 #20
I'll never forget that one mcar Jan 2026 #21
Capitalize on every weakness BaronChocula Jan 2026 #3
shithole will ask the 6 asshole..... Lovie777 Jan 2026 #6
This should be a piece of cake BOSSHOG Jan 2026 #8
How about "Healthgate 2026: what is Trump hiding?" Nt BadgerKid Jan 2026 #9
Good to hear! calimary Jan 2026 #10
Excellent way to Frame it, Hakeem Jeffries! Cha Jan 2026 #12
Is a president required to give the Congress or the public in general a periodic report on his state of health? Seeking Serenity Jan 2026 #16
While there is no law about a periodic report, most modern Presidents murielm99 Jan 2026 #19
Muchas gracious! Seeking Serenity Jan 2026 #22
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