Post #5287 by onepoorguy on the US Policy board

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Yes, I get that. Federal law becomes state law, whether they like it or not.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/supremacy_clause

Clearly, this would be more of a problem if convicted after winning the election. But what if he's already convicted? (Ignoring the inevitable appeals.) Could not the 25th be invoked, and his VP pick (whomever that is) would then serve? Does not the law apply to everyone, no matter who they are (except diplomats)?

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