'House of Cards' Season 5 spoilers, plot news: Claire Underwood to take over presidency after Frank's death?

Netflix has not yet announced the premiere of the fifth season of "House of Cards," but as early as now, the fans could not help but wonder how the aftermath of Season 4 will shape up the political career of the current United States President Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) and his first lady, Claire Underwood (Robin Wright). As of now, the rumors are rife that Frank's life might be in danger next season and this will be the reason for Claire to assume his husband's post as the first lady president of the country.

There are several theories regarding the rumored death of Frank in Season 5. However, the most interesting rumor for the mean time suggests that Frank will die in the hands of his own chief of staff, Doug Stamper. Stamper has always been very loyal to Frank, although Claire might be using her own cards to manipulate Stamper into killing her own husband.

According to Yibada, Frank's murder will eventually lead to Claire being the most powerful person in the United States. To recall, Claire is running as the vice president alongside her husband, and if the rumors verify, then Claire will win the election although she is aiming for power, and the only person standing in her way is Frank himself.

The rumors also suggest that Stamper's romantic involvement with Leann Harvey will be used by Claire to her own advantage. Harvey is the reliable assistant of Claire, and she may be used by the first lady to manipulate Stamper. As Frank's right-hand man is madly in love with Harvey, he could actually do anything for her, even if it means to kill the person that he has served faithfully for years.

In an interview with GQ Magazine, Neve Campbell, who plays the role of Leann Harvey, has teased that she has a very interesting role in the upcoming season of "House of Cards," which may have something to do with Claire's schemes to bring the president down.

Australia Network News reported the possibility of Claire becoming the next president following the death of her husband. f this rumor verifies, Claire's evil plans of taking over the presidential office may succeed after all. It is rumored that Claire will be so ambitious that she will aim for the highest post in the government, and she will stop at nothing to get what she wants.