On Friday morning, she said the White House has not contacted her about continuity of government but said it's typically something the military would do. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. John Cornyn and MJ Hegar Debate Over Coronavirus Response, Policing And The Supreme Court, 'Reckless': Doctors Question Trump Resuming Activities So Quickly, Thursday's Presidential Debate Canceled After Spat Over Coronavirus Safety Concerns, Texas' Rate Of Uninsured Children Continues To Spike During Trump Administration. Nevertheless, diplomats can continue to ply their trade and maintain orderly relationships with foreign governments. "Just as important as who succeeds the president if he's sick is how does the government ensure that it continues to operate effectively during a crisis in which the president is incapacitated," Cohen said, before outlining the plans in place at the federal government. Were this particular president to become incapacitated, it is not clear who would receive options or relay decisions. Physicians? President Trump, First Lady Melania test positive for COVID-19, READ: White House physician memo after president, first lady test positive for COVID-19, Timeline of Trump's activities in week he tested positive for COVID-19. Trump, who is 74 years old, meets several categories that science found makes COVID-19 symptoms worse. Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, D-California, holds her weekly press briefing on Capitol Hill, Oct. 1, 2020. If the president contests his removal, the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet must again declare in writing the president incapable of his duties within four days. President Trump has That sense of stability can be reassuring in uncertain times and allow whomever is in charge to make what decisions are needed.

"Continuity of Government," or "COG," refers to a coordinated effort within the federal government's executive branch to ensure that essential functions continue to be carried out in an emergency. Bush temporarily in charge (though Reagan maintained the drafters of the amendment didn't intend it to be applied in such a circumstance). His age, the fact that he's a male, and his weight. President Donald Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus. The Department of State is the oldest Cabinet department; it handles diplomacy and foreign relations. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events.

The vice president serves as acting president … President Ronald Reagan transferred power to Vice President George H.W. Sign up for The Conversation’s newsletter.]. Related: President Trump, First Lady Melania test positive for COVID-19. However, Trump has had two secretaries of State and critics have complained that he has “gutted” the department, making continuity and stability less certain. White House Physician Dr. Sean Conley said in a memo that the president and First Lady Melania Trump "are both well at this time," but did not say whether or not either of them had symptoms of the virus. The vice president may do so with "such other body as Congress may by law provide," essentially an independent review board. MORE: Trump COVID-19 live updates: President has 'mild symptoms,' chief of staff says, MORE: World leaders diagnosed with COVID-19 and how they've fared, MORE: The Note: A campaign on pause, with new questions about Trump's own behavior. Section 3 addresses the simplest scenario: when a president determines he is incapacitated, and later determines he is able to return to the duties of the office. for the coronavirus. The 25th Amendment outlines how power should continue if the president becomes incapacitated. This Section has not been invoked.
Short of that two-thirds vote, the president remains empowered.

"Continuity of Operations," or "COOP," refers an effort within individual executive departments and agencies to ensure each knows how they're going contribute to the continuity of government. Copyright 2020 NPR.

CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 20: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stand with Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence and acknowledge the crowd on the third day of the RNC on July 20, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. Those meetings would continue, dealing with crises and teeing up decision options up to the president with recommendations for action. Cohen said it's not only "highly unusual" for Pelosi not to have been contacted but said informing those next in line to the presidency in times of crisis is a national security concern.