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USA Today

What happens if Trump's COVID gets worse? Line of succession and transfer of power explained

Barbara Perry, co-chair of the Presidential Oral History Program at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center, said it’s too early to talk about the president’s demise, but it’s not too soon to think about the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment if the symptoms of COVID-19 worsen and affect Trump’s thinking. “Aside from his ability to do the job of the presidency, this coming as it does in the midst of a hard-fought presidential campaign in which he’s trailing in all the polls, just 32 days out of the election, makes it equally historic,” Perry said.
Barbara Perry
Silhouettes of Biden and Trump

The First Year

Trump or Biden will face an unprecedented set of crises

The coming political crisis is critical because it is so unique and troubling, and affects all of the others. Whether the new president is Donald Trump or Joe Biden, a great many Americans may not accept the election’s outcome.
USA Today
Miller Center Presents

The presidency and endless war

Since 1776, the United States has been at war 93 percent of the time—227 out of 244 years, according to Global Research. Why is that? And what does it mean for the future of our nation, at home and abroad? This half-day public conference will focus on the roots, management, and direction of so-called “endless wars.” During the five sessions, speakers will consider the political, legal, military, cultural, and governance implications of remaining engaged in these indefinite conflicts, and the future prospects of fighting a “forever war."
William Antholis
Miller Center Presents

The presidency and endless war

Since 1776, the United States has been at war 93 percent of the time—227 out of 244 years, according to Global Research. Why is that? And what does it mean for the future of our nation, at home and abroad? This half-day public conference will focus on the roots, management, and direction of so-called “endless wars.” During the five sessions, speakers will consider the political, legal, military, cultural, and governance implications of remaining engaged in these indefinite conflicts, and the future prospects of fighting a “forever war."
Eric Edelman
Miller Center Presents

The presidency and endless war

Since 1776, the United States has been at war 93 percent of the time—227 out of 244 years, according to Global Research. Why is that? And what does it mean for the future of our nation, at home and abroad? This half-day public conference will focus on the roots, management, and direction of so-called “endless wars.” During the five sessions, speakers will consider the political, legal, military, cultural, and governance implications of remaining engaged in these indefinite conflicts, and the future prospects of fighting a “forever war."
Ashley Deeks
Miller Center Presents

The presidency and endless war

Since 1776, the United States has been at war 93 percent of the time—227 out of 244 years, according to Global Research. Why is that? And what does it mean for the future of our nation, at home and abroad? This half-day public conference will focus on the roots, management, and direction of so-called “endless wars.” During the five sessions, speakers will consider the political, legal, military, cultural, and governance implications of remaining engaged in these indefinite conflicts, and the future prospects of fighting a “forever war."
Philip Zelikow