Pete Williams: What Happens If A President Is Incapacitated? | NBC News

President Trump will undergo observation at Walter Reed Medical Center for a few days after testing positive for the coronavirus. Pete Williams explains what laws are in place when and if a president becomes incapacitated and unable to fill his or her duties.

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[donnahill]

My mother told me if I don't have anything nice to say, say nothing.

[estellepatella]

He's not incapacitated and he won't be. You're getting ahead of yourselves, NBC.

[charlesjarrett]

I thought Trump said it's like the flu if that's true you take some Advil Theraflu he didn't say you have to go to the hospital he left that part out

[GregA]

He’s already shown he’s mentally incapacitated. He’s complete now .

[nootmcscairy]

if only there was some way he could have protected himself....

[TheFlyrodder]

He'll then have a miraculous recovery touting a successful new experimental treatment he invested in just recently, claims victory over Covid-19, calls himself a hero survivor, all before the election while avoiding another disastrous debate.

[kingdomcome]

And isn't it ironic... don't you think

It's like rain on your wedding day
It's a free ride when you've already paid
It's the good advice that you just didn't take
Who would've thought... it figures

Well life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
When you think everything's okay and everything's going right
And life has a funny way of helping you out when
You think everything's gone wrong and everything blows up
In your face

[miriammcgee]

I wish Trump could be trusted that hes not pulling a stunt for attention or who knows what. Chronic lying is bad. If he's truly sick, get better, but man... all i keep thinking is narcissists sure love attention.

[holylandfan]

What an interesting way to push for a vaccine.

[paulallen]

Let's see if he has atleast a little bit of empathy once he recovers.

[kawilui]

Trump: It will magically go away
COVID-19: Hold my Beer

[vripper]

2020 coming full circle man. This year has been wild.

[shirleyferrill]

#25thAmendmentNow
He's FEVERISH
Not in control of his faculties
He isn't fit

Has 200, 000 souls waiting for him. Not a good person.

[Tinroofdeals]

What do you mean IF he is incapacitated??

[Aaron.T]

Politics aside. Best of wishes to Trump and melania. Respect to Biden for suspending his campaign and showing empathy.

[christyhernandez]

Prayers for the Trump family. May you all be protected, and speedy recovery to Americas great President and first lady..

[confessionsonthehairfloor]

isn't this a preexisting condition?

[QDog]

Trump will do anything to stay out of jail

[Kakaaransevyann]

My prayers go to president and his family. God help