Representative Maxine Waters went on MSNBC to call for President Trump’s removal after his dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, warning it could destabilize the economy and benefit Trump personally.

But her message was overshadowed when she mistakenly referred to the “25th Article” of the Constitution instead of the 25th Amendment, giving critics easy ammunition and sparking viral backlash.

The slip highlighted the importance of constitutional literacy in Congress. While Waters raised valid concerns about Fed independence and presidential power, her error turned the focus away from policy and toward her credibility—illustrating how, in today’s media climate, even small mistakes can derail serious debate.