Not possible for Mr. Trump to do this. FYI: the "Football" is actually a large Halliburton aluminum case inside of a leather carry-bag (like the one airline pilots carry). Inside is a satellite phone with secure voice capability, a cellphone, also encrypted, and a data pad like an iPad, also encrypted.
The actual authorization codes are inside frangible plastic containers similar to a deck of playing cards. Each one has a set of letters and numbers on it. The plastic containers are called "crackers" or "snappers" because they make a cracking sound when opened. There are one-time use cards inside upon which are printed the actual nuclear weapons release codes.
The codes are random five-letter groups. The crackers are only opened in the physical presence of POTUS or the other US personnel designated to be an alternate to POTUS. Those people are: The Secretary of Defense; The Commander of NORAD; the Commander of the US Continental Army Command; and the Director of Homeland Security. Those named after POTUS may only use the codes if POTUS is dead or incapacitated and that fact is authenticated. Their codes are stored in sealed packages in dual combination security containers. The "Designated Survivor" does not have the codes until given by one of the authorities named above.
If there is a "National Decapitation Event", e.g. Complete destruction of The Capitol during the State of the Union Address, Commander NORAD exercises "National Command Authorization" for release of weapons.
When the new POTUS is sworn in, all codes, the phones, and the data pads are deactivated remotely. The printed code cards are cancelled by sending a Flash Message to each custodian. In preparation for the inauguration, a new "Football" was created weeks ago by NSA in coordination with the White House Communications Office and the Defense Communications Agency.
All materials are "Two Person Rule" and are secured inside a GSA-Approved security container which has two separate combination locks. No person knows both combinations. POTUS and other Designees carry a special authorization card with an RFID chip which can be used to activate the communications equipment if necessary.
The Custodian who accompanies POTUS must be within ready access to POTUS but does not travel in the same vehicle. The Custodian travels on AF-1 or other aircraft in which POTUS is present. The Custodians have always been a Field-Grade Commissioned Office of the Armed Services. They serve a one-year tour of duty. There have been two females (but not during Clinton's terms in office). There have been six Blacks, three Hispanics, and two of Japanese or Korean descent.
Not possible for Mr. Trump to do this. FYI: the "Football" is actually a large Halliburton aluminum case inside of a leather carry-bag (like the one airline pilots carry). Inside is a satellite phone with secure voice capability, a cellphone, also encrypted, and a data pad like an iPad, also encrypted.
The actual authorization codes are inside frangible plastic containers similar to a deck of playing cards. Each one has a set of letters and numbers on it. The plastic containers are called "crackers" or "snappers" because they make a cracking sound when opened. There are one-time use cards inside upon which are printed the actual nuclear weapons release codes.
The codes are random five-letter groups. The crackers are only opened in the physical presence of POTUS or the other US personnel designated to be an alternate to POTUS. Those people are: The Secretary of Defense; The Commander of NORAD; the Commander of the US Continental Army Command; and the Director of Homeland Security. Those named after POTUS may only use the codes if POTUS is dead or incapacitated and that fact is authenticated. Their codes are stored in sealed packages in dual combination security containers. The "Designated Survivor" does not have the codes until given by one of the authorities named above.
If there is a "National Decapitation Event", e.g. Complete destruction of The Capitol during the State of the Union Address, Commander NORAD exercises "National Command Authorization" for release of weapons.
When the new POTUS is sworn in, all codes, the phones, and the data pads are deactivated remotely. The printed code cards are cancelled by sending a Flash Message to each custodian. In preparation for the inauguration, a new "Football" was created weeks ago by NSA in coordination with the White House Communications Office and the Defense Communications Agency.
All materials are "Two Person Rule" and are secured inside a GSA-Approved security container which has two separate combination locks. No person knows both combinations. POTUS and other Designees carry a special authorization card with an RFID chip which can be used to activate the communications equipment if necessary.
The Custodian who accompanies POTUS must be within ready access to POTUS but does not travel in the same vehicle. The Custodian travels on AF-1 or other aircraft in which POTUS is present. The Custodians have always been a Field-Grade Commissioned Office of the Armed Services. They serve a one-year tour of duty. There have been two females (but not during Clinton's terms in office). There have been six Blacks, three Hispanics, and two of Japanese or Korean descent.
I thought he took his which was activated along with Biden's until Biden was sworn in at which point trumps was shut off and Bidens remained on.
Normally previous presidents hands it over at inauguration. Trump took his with him.
That is how I thought it would occur as well.
Yes, I saw that, it cheered me up a lot. He certainly couldn't give it to Biden's lot, it would break his oath.