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House Democratic leaders are signaling a shift in tone as discussions around the 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution gain renewed attention in Washington.

Democratic Leaders Show Openness to 25th Amendment Talks

On Wednesday, top Democrats in the House took a notable step toward engaging with calls from within their party to consider the 25th Amendment as a potential path to remove Donald Trump from office. While still considered a long-shot approach, the move reflects growing pressure from rank-and-file lawmakers who want leadership to act more aggressively.

The timing is significant. Not long ago, many Democratic lawmakers dismissed ideas like impeachment or invoking the 25th Amendment as politically unrealistic. However, that stance appears to be evolving as internal party dynamics shift.

Donald Trump’s approval rating is continuing its downward slide, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center released Thursday. The poll found that just 37 percent of Americans approve of the way Trump is handling his job as president, marking the lowest approval rating of his second term so far.

The findings also highlight significant weakness for the president among several key demographic groups. Nearly three-quarters of Asian and Hispanic respondents reported holding an unfavorable view of Trump, while approval among younger voters remains especially low. Only 30 percent of adults ages 18 to 29 said they approve of his performance in office.

Reaction to the numbers was swift on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” where branding and marketing expert Donny Deutsch described the results as “pretty stunning.” Deutsch argued that Trump’s declining support is closely tied to his administration’s recent immigration enforcement actions, particularly a high-profile crackdown in Minneapolis.

Deutsch said that even some longtime Trump supporters are expressing discomfort with the direction of the policy. He noted that many voters he speaks with — including those who previously backed the president — now see the immigration operation as going too far. According to Deutsch, these voters describe the approach as “un-American” and “inhumane,” signaling a shift in sentiment within parts of Trump’s base.

He also suggested the White House is aware of the political fallout. Deutsch argued that a recent FBI raid at a Fulton County elections office in Georgia may have been intended, at least in part, to divert public attention away from immigration, which he characterized as a politically damaging issue for the president.

Jonathan Lemire, a co-host of “Morning Joe,” said the poll reflects an unusual and notable development for Trump. Lemire pointed out that portions of the president’s own base appear to be questioning not only his policy direction, but also his overall fitness for the job.

The Pew poll supports that assessment. Among Republicans surveyed, only 52 percent said they believe Trump respects democratic values, and just 42 percent said they are confident he acts ethically in office. Both figures represent a decline from the beginning of his second term, when 55 percent of Republicans expressed strong confidence in his ethics.

Mika Brzezinski added that some voters may not have fully anticipated what large-scale deportation efforts would look like in practice. She described the reaction among Americans as one of shock and fear, particularly as the real-world consequences of those policies become clearer.

Lemire called the polling data “striking,” noting its timing as the country moves closer to the midterm elections. He suggested the numbers could serve as an early warning sign for the White House, especially if voter unease continues to grow in the months ahead.