American Flags fly at half staff on the National Mall on January 11, 2021 in Washington, DC.
America s institutional decline could result in the U.S. looking like Mexico, an episode of The Federalist s Radio Hour discussed.
Federalist Political Editor John Daniel Davidson was joined by the publication s Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky as they discussed the possibility of America s institutional decline resulting in a Mexico-like society.
For Davidson, the reality of America s institutional decline isn t something that could lead people to believe that the U.S. can compare to Europe. Instead, Mexico is a closer comparison. I ve been saying this for a couple of years now, Davidson said.
25th Amendment Measure Requires Bipartisan Support
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a USA Today report that removing Trump from the White House can be done through either the 25th Amendment or impeachment, but both need bipartisan support.
The 25th Amendment vote needs to be unanimous to take effect and has only garnered support from some Republican representatives.
These two measures were put forward following the chaotic riot that took place at the U.S. Capitol where five people were found dead and at least 120 arrests were made.
The 25th Amendment was first ratified in 1967 after the assassination of John F. Kennedy renewed questions about presidential successions.