President Donald Trump has indicated he has pre-authorized military strikes against Iran if the country attempts to assassinate him. However, the U.S. does not employ a "dead man's switch" for automatic retaliation. In the event of Trump's death, Vice President JD Vance would assume command and have the authority to decide on any response, potentially following Trump's orders or choosing a different course of action. This discussion arises amidst ongoing threats from Iran, which has vowed revenge for recent U.S. and Israeli strikes. AI
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