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Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the call

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President Donald Trump suggested a standing military order to attack Iran in the event that Iran assassinates him. However, Vice President JD Vance would be responsible for authorizing any such attack. The proposal raises questions about presidential authority and escalation risks.

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Trump suggests a pre-emptive standing order for a military response to his assassination by Iran.

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Trump suggested a standing order to attack Iran if Iran assassinates him.

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Trump suggested a standing order to attack Iran if Iran assassinates him.

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Trump suggests a pre-emptive standing order for a military response to his assassination by Iran.
The decision to execute such an order would fall to Vice President Vance.

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Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him.

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Trump suggested a standing order to attack Iran if Iran assassinates him.

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Vance would make the call on whether to execute the attack.

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