Biden's Cabinet denies discussing 25th Amendment despite public interest

In recent developments, a poll has revealed that 41 percent of 2020 Biden voters would support using the 25th Amendment to remove President Biden from office. This comes amidst growing concerns over the president's cognitive decline and fitness to serve. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen faced questioning from Republican lawmakers regarding discussions within the Cabinet about invoking the 25th Amendment. Yellen, while testifying before the House Financial Services Committee, declined to comment on specific interactions with the president but stated that Biden has been effective in their meetings, including high-level international discussions. The issue of Biden's health has been brought to the forefront following a debate performance on June 27 that raised doubts about his mental acuity. While some House Democrats have called for Biden not to seek reelection and Senate Democrats have expressed concerns, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has reiterated his belief that invoking the 25th Amendment may be necessary. However, Yellen stated that there have been no discussions among Cabinet members about invoking the 25th Amendment, which would require a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate. Despite calls for Biden to step aside, he has affirmed his intention to continue in office and face any challenges at the convention. Yellen defended the president, stating that he has been effective in their meetings. Meanwhile, House Speaker Johnson emphasized the seriousness of the situation and urged the Cabinet to consider invoking the 25th Amendment. The decision to remove a president under the 25th Amendment rests with the Vice President and Cabinet members, highlighting the gravity of the ongoing discussions surrounding President Biden's leadership and mental acuity.