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Trump’s Constitution Day Tweet Gets Hijacked By Calls For Impeachment

The president was mocked on Twitter for a celebrating a document some believe he hasn't read.
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Overnight Editor, HuffPost

President Donald Trump wished the nation a happy Constitution Day on Monday, marking 231 years since the historic document was created.

“Happy Constitution Day!” Trump tweeted as he shared a short clip from the National Archives. 

Twitter users responded with cracks about how much ― or how little ― Trump knows about the Constitution, and some cited the 25th Amendment, which is the process for the removal of the president. Others referenced emoluments, which forbids federal officials from profiting off foreign governments, something critics believe Trump may be doing via his hotel business. It’s the subject of an ongoing lawsuit.

But far and away the most popular topic was impeachment:

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Before You Go

10 Podcasts That Explain The Process Of Impeachment
"We the People"(01 of10)
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What it is: Created by the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, this podcast uses the Constitution as a framework for insightful, nonpartisan discussions about major contemporary issues with politicians, historians, journalists, authors and more.

Try this episode: "Presidential succession and the 25th Amendment at 50" (credit:National Constitution Center)
"Civics 101"(02 of10)
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What it is:This podcast started in the wake of the Trump administration, banking on the fact that people who had little interest in civics before would now care to understand the logistics of how government works.

Try this episode: "Congressional Investigations" (credit:NHPR)
"Decode DC"(03 of10)
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What it is: Decode DC ought to be your go-to place for any explanation of D.C., whether you want to find out why certain things work the way they do or how policies affect real people. It is honest and trustworthy but also entertaining, and never didactic.

Try this episode: "Trump is at odds with the courts. Has a president ever defied them?" (credit:The Scripps Washington Bureau)
"Can He Do That?"(04 of10)
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What it is: The Washington Post takes the question heard around America and tries to tackle it from a different angle every week. Focused exclusively on Donald Trump’s unique and historic presidency, this podcast seeks to break down and explain the legality and moral implications of Trump’s most controversial moves.

Try this episode: "Is Trump in violation of his contract with the American people?" (credit:Washington Post)
"Waking Up"(05 of10)
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What it is: Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher, and best-selling author, and his podcast reflects his background; your own ideas and assumptions will be tested as Harris open your mind to new ways of considering current events and societal issues.

Try this episode: "The Path to Impeachment" (credit:Sam Harris)
"Pod Save America"(06 of10)
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What it is: "Pod Save America" is the hilarious, informal, overtly Democratic Four space that four former aides to President Obama have created for themselves to have uncensored yet intelligent discussions about the political world; expect plenty of Trump criticism, but in a leveled and constructive manner, as well as lots of (often silly) jokes.

Try this episode: "Literally farcical" (credit:Crooked Media)
"Congressional Dish"(07 of10)
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What it is: Thanks to "Schoolhouse Rock," you know how a bill turns into law, but the nitty gritty details of how bills mutate through the halls of Washington on their way through Congress is a more sophisticated ordeal. Host Jennifer Briney always has very detailed information on the often unknown details of the inception of several bills.

Try this episode: "Trump’s First Laws" (credit:Jennifer Briney)
"Slate's Political Gabfest"(08 of10)
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What it is: Subscribe to this podcast to get the chance to listen to a group of outspoken and intelligent politics journalists let their hair down and just talk.

Try this episode: "The 'Tuesday Night Massacre' Edition" (credit:Slate/Panoply)
"Left, Right & Center"(09 of10)
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What it is: If you’re interested in challenging your own political beliefs, whatever they may be, then tune into this witty weekly podcast that pits three highly intelligent people from the left, the center and the right against each other in a productive chat about politics and pop culture.

Try this episode: "No one knew governing could be so hard" (credit:KCRW)
"So That Happened"(10 of10)
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What it is: From the HuffPost politics team, "So That Happened" aims to explain what’s happening in politics in a detailed, “insider” way to everyone who is an admitted “outsider."

Try this episode: "Donald Trump Is Lighting His Presidency On Fire" (credit:HuffPost)
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