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kerry-is-my-prez

(10,197 posts) Wed Nov 19, 2025, 05:22 PM Wednesday

During speech, Trump claims only Susie Wiles can order nuclear strikes, not him. [View all]

I was listening to Trumps speech today at the Saudi Investment Forum and he claimed that he can’t order a nuclear strike, only Susie Wiles (Chief of Staff) can. He said she was the most powerful person in the world.

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During speech, Trump claims only Susie Wiles can order nuclear strikes, not him. [View all] kerry-is-my-prez Wednesday OP

I don't know if that's a comfort or not C_U_L8R Wednesday #1

She can't even put a leash on him n/t leftstreet Wednesday #2

The world is no safe with Trump as POTUS. Congress is negligent in their duty and that include Dems. walkingman Wednesday #3

If he thinks he's not authorized, that's probably a good thing. unblock Wednesday #4

I was about to say the same, glad someone took the car keys AZJonnie Wednesday #5

She's the only sane person with half a brain around the administration. kerry-is-my-prez Wednesday #8

Is he basically admitting it? fujiyamasan Wednesday #14

Is this like Jen with the internet? Maru Kitteh Wednesday #6

If you type google into google... progressoid Wednesday #7

That's true, but if you hit Ctrl-C really quickly after you hit return there's a small chance AZJonnie Wednesday #9

He's whatyacallit; "Composted Mentis" struggle4progress Wednesday #10

That more worrisome than using an autopen -- but less worrisome than allegorical oracle Wednesday #11

That's probably what his staff told the evil old mzmolly Wednesday #12

That's seriously cray-cray. 25th worthy cray-cray. Vinca Wednesday #13

This is one thing it may be better sarisataka Wednesday #15