Who becomes president if president is impeached?

Related: President Trump impeachment process set to begin. If Trump dies, resigns or is removed from office in the next four years, Vice President Mike Pence would replace him in the White House. read more

The 25th Amendment, Section 1, clarifies Article II, Section 1, Clause 6, stating unequivocally that the vice president is the direct successor of the president, and becomes president if the incumbent dies, resigns or is removed from office. read more

The vice president becomes the new President if the President vacates his office for any reason, including death, resignation, or forced removal via the impeachment process. Note that the President would remain president after impeachment until and unless the Senate votes to convict. read more