Symbolically, Frank could be Donald Trump while Claire could be Hillary Clinton which means Frank would be on the offensive instead of the previous rumors where he shall reportedly be at the mercy of Claire.
It has been reported that Claire would work her way to the presidency by virtue of ascension by either having Frank killed by his loyal ally in Doug Stamper, played by Michael Kelly, or simply wait until Frank’s health fails him.
Accordingly, Claire would use the love interest of Doug Stamper to be able to control him and turn him against Frank.
But actor Michael Kelly said that Frank is a massive part of Doug’s life in so many ways. They have trusted each other to the ends of the earth. He explained that Frank and Doug are the only two people that each of them could count on. He said that as much as Frank would never turn on Doug, Doug would never turn on Frank. That is where Doug belongs.
It can be recalled that back in Season 4, Frank was already having some issues with his health and there have been rumors that it could eventually lead to his demise in the upcoming fifth season of “House of Cards.”