Rep. Jamie Raskin says it's "sad" Republicans are dismissing calls for 25th Amendment commission

Who?Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) — Ranking Member, House Committee on Oversight and AccountabilityAsk a Pol asks:What do you make of your Republican colleagues standing by Trump’s mental acuity and saying you should have done this commission for Biden?Key Raskin:“I’d say they are in a distinct minority in the country. Look, I am for the body called for by the 25th Amendment as a standing permanent body for every president — Democrat, Republican, independent,” Rep. Jamie Raskin exclusively tells Ask a Pol.Caught our ear:“The Republicans refuse to deal with this as a serious constitutional question. And that’s sad,” Raskin tells us.What should we ask Congress next?Below find a rough transcript of Ask a Pol’s exclusive interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), slightly edited for clarity.TRANSCRIPT: Rep. Jamie Raskin (4-15-2026)SCENE: Ask a Pol’s Matt Laslo catches Rep. Jamie Raskin as he’s walking up the steps of the Capitol to vote on the floor of the US House of Representatives.Matt Laslo: “What do you make of your Republican colleagues standing by Trump’s mental acuity and saying you should have done this commission for Biden?”Jamie Raskin: “I’d say they are in a distinct minority in the country. Look, I am for the body called for by the 25th Amendment as a standing permanent body for every president — Democrat, Republican, Independent. The Republicans refuse to deal with this as a serious constitutional question. And that’s sad.”About Ask a Pol: We give listeners a front row seat to Congress. Transparency matters, so come inside the Capitol with us! Politicians disappoint. Ask a Pol keeps em honest. Find us on social media:SubstackXSpotifyAppleDon’t miss our other Ask a Pol sites! Ask a Pol politics.Ask a Pol crypto. Ask a Pol drugs. Ask a Pol ai. Ask a Pol uaps. Find Ask a Pol founder @MattLaslo on social media.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.askapolpolitics.com/subscribe