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yellowdogintexas

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2. That order applies if both the President and Vice President are killed or removed from office

Reply to 3825-87867 (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2026, 06:40 PM

Tuesday

at the same time.

If DJT is removed by impeachment or 25th Amendment, JD becomes POTUS and then appoints a successor to serve as Vice President who must then be approved by a majority of Congress. That person does not need to be currently in Congress either. JD would not be obligated to choose anyone from the Cabinet list.

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