Not that I have any plans, but what if Trump were to kick the bucket before his inauguration? Would Vance automatically become president, or does that only happen after the prez has been inaugurated and started his term?
Post by Dave Smith Not that I have any plans, but what if Trump were to kick the bucket before his inauguration? Would Vance automatically become president, or does that only happen after the prez has been inaugurated and started his term?
Depends on exactly when during the next 73 days he kicks it. It's covered by the 20th Amendment.
Post by Dave Smith Not that I have any plans, but what if Trump were to kick the bucket before his inauguration? Would Vance automatically become president, or does that only happen after the prez has been inaugurated and started his term?
Depends on exactly when during the next 73 days he kicks it. It's covered by the 20th Amendment.
Interesting. If I am reading that one right, if the president elect dies before his term starts the vice-president elect will become president but it looks like that is after the inauguration.