The president of the US already does not really run the US, let alone the world. While they obviously have a lot of power and privilege, they are ultimately beholden to the capital owners of their country. For example, US is not supporting the genocide in Gaza because Biden is a Zionist. Rather, it's that his Zionism was mandatory for him being the president.

Besides the pedantry, Harris would become the interim president. I would love if it happened though. The scenario sounds hysterical.

[–] SLfgb@feddit.nl 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Thank you. Follow-up question: Would Harris become Interim President or President? I mean, it seems like there should be a distinction because if Trump gets elected and then drops dead within a month, is a new election called or does his VP just automatically take over for the full term unelected? omg I'm picturing a President Pompeo now 😱

[–] ksynwa@lemmygrad.ml 7 points 3 months ago

The VP (now President) serves out the remainder of the term