They have taken grandpa’s car keys, but he still has the nuclear codes.
Should you ever find yourself in the same room with the president of the U.S., look for the military officer with “the football.” That sports euphemism refers to the briefcase carried by one of the president’s military aides, which is to remain within close reach of the commander-in-chief at all times. It does not contain a big red button, but it does hold the tools the president needs to launch a nuclear strike, communicate with the Pentagon and situation room, and other highly classified assets.
In short, the entire U.S. command-and-control system is predicated on a commander-in-chief who can be in command at any moment, day or night.
President Joe Biden’s regrettable infirmities, which only a few weeks ago were still being dismissed as right-wing conspiracy theories, have now been presented to the world. The majority of Americans have seen for themselves that the president is too old and too enfeebled to do the job.
Our enemies likewise know America’s commander-in-chief........