“If Joe Biden becomes president and later "steps down, Harris becomes president ! Makes Pelosi vice president.”
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Claim dated 14 Sep 2020.
FactCheck.org rated thisDistorts the Facts
What FactCheck.org found
The Constitution says the vice president would become president and nominate a replacement; Congress must confirm or deny that selection.
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 14 September 2020. FactCheck.org (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 14 September 2020. Its rating was “Distorts the Facts”.
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