Pelosi Could be the Next President; Here’s How

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August 28, 2020
| By: TTN Staff| Campaign 2020,Government,NEWS | | 52 comments
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If there is no election result by January 20th, 2021, it is possible that Nancy Pelosi could be named acting President of the United States.

The Speaker of the House in 2021 would be the acting president if the electoral college doesn’t make a decision by January 20th, 2021

So, If the Democrats retain control of Congress and choose Pelosi to be Speaker she would technically be in line to serve as acting president.

According to Fox News:

Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano told “Varney & Co.” on Thursday whether Pelosi would automatically assume the role of acting president if the 2020 election is delayed.

“It might be right,” Napolitano told host Stuart Varney. “President Trump’s term ends at precisely noon on Jan. 20, 2021. If the Electoral College has not yet named a successor, presumably either Donald Trump or Joe Biden, then whoever is the speaker of the House would become the acting president of the United States.”

He explained, “If the Democrats retain their majority in the House, and it appears likely that they will, but if they do, and if they choose Mrs. Pelosi, knowing at that point that they’re choosing the president of the United States, then it would be she.”

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“Stated simply,” he added, “whoever is the sitting speaker of the United States, would become president at noon on Jan. 20, 2021, if the Electoral College has failed to elect someone.”

Many legal scholars have stated that the line of succession to include members of congress is a violation of the constitution and the separation of powers.

This scenario would likely be settled by the Supreme Court and could lead to the highest-ranking Senate-confirmed cabinet member being acting president.

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