The conversation between human and AI assistant.
What would happen if president-elect Donald Trump were to suddenly die before being sworn in as president? Who would then be sworn in?
Does the Speaker of the House have to be a member of the same political party as the president and vice president-elect?
No, the Speaker of the House does not have to be a member of the same political party as the president and vice president-elect. Any member of the House of Representatives can be elected as Speaker, regardless of their political affiliation.