“The situation of this intransigent president could not be more dangerous, and we must do everything in our power to protect the American people from its unbalanced attack on our country and our democracy,” she added.
Milley’s office did not immediately comment.
Congress Democrats, and some Republicans, want to remove Trump – either through actions by Vice President Mike Pence and the cabinet or through the process of accusing Congress – after the commander-in-chief incited his supporters to trespass on the US capital.
The riot led to lawmakers being evacuated, delaying the official certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory over Trump and resulting in five deaths, including a Capitol police officer.
Trump’s removal by the 25th Amendment is a long shot, with two cabinet secretaries offering their resignations following the violence at the Capitol. Democrats are rather willing to act to accuse Trump next week.
In her letter, Pelosi said she and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer had not issued a response to Pence, adding that they “still hope to hear from him as soon as possible with a positive response as to whether he and the cabinet their oath to the Constitution. ‘
“If the president does not leave office immediately and willingly, Congress will continue our actions,” she added.
Numerous progressive lawmakers have called for legislation that would limit the president’s authority to launch a nuclear strike – including by requiring additional officials to sign off on a launch and the “no first use of nuclear weapons” to an official U.S. official. policy.
Some Democrats also warned about Trump’s politicization of the military and expressed their concern ahead of the November election that the commander-in-chief could use the military in an improper manner domestically or internationally with a view to influencing the election or gaining power. stay.
Lara Seligman contributed to this report.