That assumes protocol & chain of command is followed. With a man like Trump, we don't know what Mattis, Kelly or McMaster would do.
For people who question whether Secretary of Defense can stop a President's nuclear strike order — here's a former Secretary of Defense.https://twitter.com/SecDef19/status/895059794188312577 …
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I think assuming the system won't work as intended is very optimistic!
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This was taken from an editorial in The Weekly Standard published Friday. Mattis & Kelly are keenly aware.pic.twitter.com/lUvV6RWyeZ
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Theoretically. I just know that Kelly or McMaster would fall on the grenade at the slightest indication that Trump was launching nukes.
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But they aren't with him 24/7
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So true, but maybe someone is; those leaks about his mental instability and unfitness came from someone close. Maybe Melania, Barron?
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T also strikes me as a person who prob can't stand being alone. this is just too much for people to continue to ignore. he's too dangerous
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BUT, THE VP can employ article 25 if he things POTUS has snapped! But entire cabinet must agree! TRUTH.
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Im confused. Can he order strikes by himself or does he need congress. Which is it?
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Congress has absolutely no role in either deciding whether to use nuclear weapons or actually authorizing their use.
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OH HELL
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Launch officers have last call IRL. Like jurors, they are hard to control once empaneled.
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Hardened bunkers, food stores, etc. Kinda solid position if they wanna sit down strike.
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not yet at least; lets get those new laws drafted QUICK congress...
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in a normal world with a sane president this would be reassuring, but sadly in the real world of a Trump Presidency it is terrifying
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@Max_Fisher@SecDef19 if they stop POTUS nuke order, they are stopping the Trump Presidency. I think they know the score.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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