A president who knows he is or will be unable to perform the duties of the office notifies Congress, and the vice president becomes the acting president. That arrangement continues until the president sends another notice to declare that he is once again able to do the job.
If the candidate dies after the election but before the Electoral College meets in mid-December, the national party would again choose a replacement and the electors would vote for that person, Fortier said. First in line to serve as the acting president is the House speaker, now Nancy Pelosi, followed by the president pro tem of the Senate, who is now Chuck Grassley of Iowa, followed by members of the Cabinet.
"The speaker could claim that she's in charge under statute but that could be legally challenged, potentially by the secretary of state, who is the next executive branch official in the line of succession," Kalt said.
Armenia is being attacked by Turkey. The world needs to know the truth of what Erdogan is perpetrating under the cloak of a global pandemic & the US presidential election. Please, start covering this story that could lead to the potential of World War III. StopTurkeyAggression
So, if Biden dies before or after the election, the national Democratic Party would choose a new candidate. That should be 2nd place, Bernie. 'If the death happens after the electoral votes but before Inauguration Day, [Kamala] becomes president.'
Dr. Sean Conley, President Trump’s physician, says Trump is “doing very well.” “At this time, the team and I are extremely happy with the progress the President has made.
Pence takes over and the President Trump and Vice President Pence already has it set up. Nancy needs to go, hate to tell you this NBC American people will not let Nancy Polsic run America no way and no how.
Belle ciao 😂
Way to keep it classy NBC TRASH News!
doesnt matter because this administration will be done in 4 months.. we just hope trump is alive to see it
Putin stays in charge the same as the past 4 years
All is ready , elites have a good plan . Remeber JFkenedy, corona is the arm
docrocktex26 As with JFK, does not the VP take over?
PENCE AS THE VP IS THE ONLY ONE WHO CANS TEP FORWARD TO COVER IN THE PRESIDENT ABSENSE
What🤔 'The Presidential Succession Act fills that blank First in line to serve as the acting president is the House speaker, now Nancy Pelosi' Followed by 'We don't have a process' What's 'The Presidential Succession Act'? If not a process to follow - A Law Or am I incorrect?
Stand by Lady Pelosi.....
Hopefully not pence
They’ll try to install Ivanka. Maybe not right away, but at least on the ticket for the new term.
-- Vice -- Designated Survivor
Left being played
Concern for realDonaldTrump state of mind considering many COVID-19 patients struggle w their cognizance after recovery. Swear in VP now.
The president is not unconscious, he’s still running the country...
Tus pies muertos hablando Aquí en mi camino Amargo y retorcido De tus gotas de limón Tu beso nocturno Viniendo sobre todo de mi Algún día pronto estoy seguro Me despertaré.
He's been allowed to be in charge all this time being an unstable man, so what's the problem.
Hey , why are you falling for his desperate ploy for attention? Have you read his tweets? He thinks the constant coverage means we love him. How about you tell us what you found in the Breanna Taylor grand jury tapes?
Vodka Nancy is too much of a drunk
How bad do you want Trump out. Fake news. Disgusting.
i'm so scared. this is really hard
Trump Spirit take in he body constantly backing. Senad Sejfic and my SPIRIT docent from the God.
OMG imagine Mike Pence the ' Vice Poodle' being in charge!! He only speaks the words they give him on a bit paper daily, ' The Presidents Historic Leadership' that's his full vocabulary while nodding head 🤣🤣
Nobody cares
Donald Trump is still able to run the show how stupid is NBC
This is Joe Biden's moment. Stay calm, be decent and drive home the message about public safety linked to affordable healthcare. LincolnProject
The answer is in that document you refuse to recognize.
What lengths would the republicans go to to keep Nancy Pelosi from taking over? I hate to think.
Pence has been lurking like a predator drone 4 years for a crack at this.
Me lol
If the Republicans have to chose someone to replace Trump..what about the MAGA cult their allegiance is to Trump not the Republican Party..voter turnout could me reduced significantly
Really😡Shameful&Disgraceful
Back before modern medicine, Obama would take his medical procedures like a man and simply call into his emergency meetings during his prostate exams
This reminds me of the film 'Dave' where they pick an ordinary guy who looks like the president to play him, but then the real president has having a heart attack, so the ordinary guy ends up doing the president's job & doing it better.
Cmon man... Cheney was always in charge.
Donald Trump should resign and make Mike Pence the shortest serving President ever with one month as POTUS.
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