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He told The Post he was “absolutely” prepared to run the country in the event of a tragedy.

Topic: politicsRegion: north americaUpdated: i1 outletsSources: 1Spectrum: Right Only⏱ 4 min read⚠ 3d+ old
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Self-designated survivor: Chuck Grassley, 92, skipped White House dinner in case he had to run the country Sen. Chuck Grassley gave the White House Correspondents’ Dinner a hard pass, staying home to protect the line of succession from catastrophe.
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KEY FACTS
  • Self-designated survivor: Chuck Grassley, 92, skipped White House dinner in case he had to run the country Sen.
  • “If I was invited, I didn’t want to go,” Grassley told The Post in an interview this week just off the Senate floor.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The statement by Chuck Grassley, a senior Republican senator from Iowa, that he was 'absolutely' prepared to run the country in the event of a tragedy, reflects a unique aspect of American political protocol known as the 'designated survivor.' This protocol ensures the continuity of government in the event of a catastrophic incident that incapacitates the nation's leadership.

Grassley's role as a 'self-designated survivor' during the White House Correspondents' Dinner underscores the seriousness with which this protocol is taken, even in non-crisis times. To understand the significance of Grassley's statement, it's important to trace the origins of the designated survivor protocol.

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