On the campaign trail, a series of gaffes prompted speculation by opponents about Mr Biden’s health and mental ability.
If the former vice president, 77, was unable to fulfil his duties, his vice president Kamala Harris would be sworn in – much like Lyndon Johnson was in 1963 following the assassination of John F Kennedy.
While on the election trail, the Trump campaign repeatedly stated by electing Biden it would quickly put the 55-year-old at the helm.
If the former vice president, 77, was unable to fulfil his duties, his vice president Kamala Harris would be sworn in – much like Lyndon Johnson was in 1963 following the assassination of John F Kennedy.
While on the election trail, the Trump campaign repeatedly stated by electing Biden it would quickly put the 55-year-old at the helm.