Who assumes the presidency of the United States if the president is removed from office while the vice-presidency is vacant?

Question

A.
the Speaker of the House of Representatives

B.
the White House chief of staff

C.
the chief justice of the United States Supreme Court

D.
the president pro tempore of the Senate

Answer 1

If the presidency of the United States is vacant and the vice-presidency is also vacant, the next in line to assume the presidency is:

A. the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

This line of succession is established by the Presidential Succession Act.