A question about the Pres/VP ticket

[canetoad]

I'm obviously not a constitutional scholar, so apologies in advance if this question is facile.

If the inaguration goes ahead and at some time thereafter DFT is impeached because of the Russian collusion in electing him and Pence, would this automatically disqualify Pence from becoming President. They weren't individuals running for election, it was a ticket comprising both of them and any Russian interference benefitted both candidates. Would Pence also be impeached?

[underthematrix]

1. No. If the Congress impeach both of them then yes Pence is disqualified

if convicted. Recall Bill Clinton was impeached but not convicted.

Articles of impeachment were drawn up on Richard Nixon but he resigned before the House vote. He resigned because he was told he did not have the votes to survive conviction.

[canetoad]

2. Thanks for the reply

What are the chances of Pence also facing impeachment?

[groundloop]

3. A snowball's chance in hell.... although we can always dream

[Lurks Often]

4. It would require proof that Pence was aware

Being realistic, the likelihood of either Trump or Pence being impeached and being convicted is about zero. If by some incredibly slim chance it happens, the Ryan is sworn in as President.