US President Biden To Transmit Presidential Powers To VP Kamala As He Undergoes Health Check

By Samantha Allen

Published: November 20, 2021 | 5:37 AM GMT

US Vice-President, Ms. Kamala Harris will become the first woman to briefly be given presidential powers as Joe Biden undergoes his regular health check.

She will temporarily take control of the US military and nuclear weapons.

Ms. Harris, fifty-seven, is the first woman and the first black and South Asian American to be elected US vice-president.

President Biden will transfer power to Ms. Harris for the period in which he is placed under anaesthesia for a routine colonoscopy on Friday.

The medical examination will be Mr. Biden’s first as president and comes on the eve of his seventy-nineth birthday.

The White House Press Secretary, Jen Psaki said in a statement that the vice-president will work from her office in the West Wing during this time.

Ms. Psaki said the temporary transfer of powers in such circumstances was not unprecedented, and that it was part of the process set out in the US constitution.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.