The 3rd in line for U.S. president right now is Senator Chuck Grassley , in his role as President pro tempore of the Senate.

Quick Scoop: Who is 3rd in line for president?

Under the current presidential line of succession, the order is:

  1. Vice President – JD Vance
  1. Speaker of the House – Mike Johnson
  1. President pro tempore of the Senate – Chuck Grassley

That means if both the president and vice president could not serve, the Speaker of the House would be next, and after that, the President pro tempore of the Senate, which is why Chuck Grassley is considered “third in line” in everyday discussion.

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