There's plenty of precedent. George H.W. Bush acted for Regan from 11:28 a.m. until 7:22 p.m. on 13 July 1985. Dick Cheney acted for George W. Bush from 7:09 a.m. until 9:24 a.m. on 29 June 2002. Kamala Harris acted for Joe Biden from 10:10 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. on 19 November 2021.
but we were told about those. in advance
But, given that Vance doesn't strike me as more trustworthy than Pence, Trump would have to REALLY need an anaesthetic to appoint an acting president ... which is why I reckon you're probably right about the heart thing. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...