Not everyone may know this.

The U.S. Constitution leaves no ambiguity when it comes to presidential succession. Should a president die, resign, be removed, or become unable to perform the duties of the office, the vice president assumes power immediately.Article II, Section 1, Clause 6 of the Constitution states:“In Case of the Removal of the President from Office, or of his Death, Resignation, or Inability to discharge the Powers and Duties of the said Office, the Same shall devolve on the Vice President.”In real-world terms, that means the vice president would be sworn in as president as quickly as possible, ensuring there is no gap in leadership during a time of uncertainty.If such a scenario were to occur during Trump’s current term, the first major development the public would see is Vice President JD Vance taking the oath of office.Once sworn in, the former vice president immediately becomes president and gains full authority. They may choose to keep the existing cabinet intact or appoint an entirely new leadership team.The new president can also nominate a vice president of their own choosing, though that nominee must be confirmed by both the House and the Senate.There are also limits on future elections. If the new president serves less than two years of the original term, they may still run for two full terms of their own. If they serve more than two years, they are eligible for only one additional term.