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On 2 November 2016, reporter Ann-Derrick Gaillot argued that a Donald Trump presidency — still only a possibility at the time — could be cut short thanks to the 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution: Six days later, Trump was declared president-elect after winning the Electoral College vote — but not the popular vote — against Democrat Hillary Clinton. Since then, more outlets have published pieces similar to Gaillot's, and former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann posted a video commentary supporting what he called an instant impeachment of Trump: Specifically, Section Four — which has never been invoked since the amendment (which covers issues related to the presidential line of succession) was adopted in 1967 — states: If Trump were to object to this declaration, the issue would be decided during a special congressional session: In such a scenario, then, Trump would step down and be replaced by his running mate, Indiana governor Mike Pence.
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