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Trump’s Retaliation Threat and the Real Power After Him | San Antonio News
Trump claims he’s got standing orders for a massive military retaliation against Iran if they try to kill him, posting online that thousands of missiles are ready — but experts say the U.S. doesn’t have an automatic “dead man’s switch.” If Trump were to die, power would pass to VP JD Vance, who would make any retaliatory decisions — potentially following or ignoring Trump’s wishes. Tensions are soaring as Iran vows revenge for Khamenei’s death and Israel warns of fresh plots against the President, while U.S. continuity plans exist — but they don’t trigger strikes on their own. Listen in…
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