The period between Election Day and Inauguration Day is known as the “lame-duck” period, when the outgoing president still holds power but their successor has been chosen.

The 22nd Amendment constitutionally bars Trump from a third term in office, so he will technically be a lame duck from his first day in office, though his successor will not be known until 2028.

Lame-duck periods can offer opportunities —but also pose potential risks:
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The election is over − but what is a ‘lame duck’ anyway?

The lame-duck period in the US is longer than in other Western democracies, which tend to make the transition over a period of just days.

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