Source: Fox News
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Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) has been identified as one of the designated survivors for President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. Thompson will not attend the address in person and will instead watch from a secure location. He criticized Trump’s administration, saying Americans deserve accountability for the “militarization of ICE” and “terrorization of our communities.” Thompson’s guest, Marine Corps veteran Bernie Narvaez, will attend the address in his place.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Rep. Mike Thompson, a designated survivor, will not attend the State of the Union address in person. He will watch from a secure location, while his guest Bernie Narvaez attends in his place. Thompson used the opportunity to criticize Trump’s administration. The practice of selecting a designated survivor dates back to the Cold War and is meant to ensure the line of leadership succession remains intact. The event has become a familiar ritual, with politicians using the opportunity to make statements and criticisms.
Author: Evan Null
