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Trump Memo for VP Vance on Assassination Risk in Beijing Revealed

Trump Memo for VP Vance on Assassination Risk in Beijing Revealed

MGR Online•International•16d ago

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A US counter-terrorism official disclosed that former President Trump prepared an executive order memo for then-Vice President Mike Pence (though article states JD Vance) at the Resolute Desk, to be enacted if Trump were assassinated in Beijing.

  • •A senior US counter-terrorism official revealed former President Trump left an executive order memo at the Resolute Desk for Vice President Vance.
  • •The memo was intended to be enacted if Trump were assassinated while visiting Beijing.
  • •The official discussed concerns about China's potential to make Trump ill during his visit, referencing the COVID-19 pandemic.

Overview

  • •Sebastian Gorka, Senior Director of Counter-Terrorism for the US and Deputy Assistant to the President, revealed on Wednesday, May 13, that President Trump left an executive order at the Resolute Desk for Vice President J.D. Vance.
  • •The directive was in place in case Trump was assassinated during an official visit to Beijing.
  • •This revelation came amid discussions on geopolitical shifts and the Iran conflict, with former American diplomats noting increased confidence and relaxation from Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
  • •Gorka stated on the 'Pod Force One' podcast that the letter was in the Resolute Desk drawer addressed to Vice President Vance should something happen to Trump.
  • •The podcast host expressed concern about Trump's safety in China, suggesting potential assassination or incapacitation through airborne agents.
  • •Gorka questioned the likelihood of assassination during a summit, emphasizing the value China would place on Trump's attendance and validation.
  • •The news of President Trump's secret directive was first reported in January of the year, concerning a directive for Iran to be destroyed should anything happen to him.
  • •Gorka assured that the US has protocols in place to handle scenarios where China might act in a way that could make the President sick, drawing parallels to the opaque origins of COVID-19.

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Key Quotes

Sebastian Gorka
"“There is a letter in the drawer of Trump’s ‘Resolute Desk’ addressed to Vice President Vance should something happen to him.”"
“มีจดหมายอยู่ในลิ้นชักของโต๊ะทำงานทรัมป์ ‘Resolute Desk’ ที่จ่าหน้าถึงรองประธานาธิบดีแวนซ์หากว่ามีบางอย่างเกิดขึ้นกับเขา”
Sebastian Gorka
"“They might not do it there right now for sure, but as someone told me, they could send something through the air that could make him sick.”"
“เวลานี้พวกเขาอาจจะไม่ทำที่นั่นอย่างแน่นอน แต่จากที่ใครบางคนได้บอกดิฉัน พวกเขาอาจส่งบางอย่างลอยไปตามอากาศที่สามารถทำให้เขาป่วยได้”
Sebastian Gorka
"“Everyone wants to be validated by this man. This is the most powerful individual we’ve seen since Eisenhower? This is a man whom everyone wants to sit down with, host state dinners for validation.”"
“ทุกคนต้องการเป็นที่ยอมรับจากชายผู้นี้ นี่ถือเป็นบุคคลที่มีอำนาจมากที่สุดที่พวกเราได้เคยเห็นมานับตั้งแต่ไอเซนฮาวเวอร์ใช่ไหม? นี่เป็นชายที่ทุกคนต้องการให้มาที่โต๊ะร่วมกับเชา เข้าร่วมพิธีการเลี้ยงอาหารค่ำระดับรัฐเพื่อการยอมรับ”

Key Entities

Person

Donald Trump(ทรัมป์)ℹ️
Former President of the United States of America, who allegedly prepared an executive order memo for his Vice President in case of assassination during a visit to Beijing.
J.D. Vance(รองปธน.แวนซ์)ℹ️
Vice President of the United States of America, designated to potentially assume the presidency based on an executive order left by President Trump.
Sebastian Gorka(เซบาสเตียน กอร์คา)ℹ️
Senior Director of Counter-Terrorism for the United States and Deputy Assistant to the President, who revealed details about President Trump's executive order memo.
Xi Jinping(สี จิ้นผิง)ℹ️
Leader of China, whose demeanor during a meeting with President Trump was described as confident and relaxed.
Eisenhower(ไอเซนฮาวเวอร์)ℹ️
Former President of the United States, used as a benchmark for comparing the power of President Trump.
Han Zheng(หาน เจิ้ง)ℹ️
Vice President of China, who reportedly provided a higher level of welcome to President Trump during a visit compared to a previous visit in 2017.
Gary Locke(แกรี ล็อค)ℹ️
Former U.S. Ambassador to China, who commented on the confident and relaxed demeanor of Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a meeting with President Trump.

Place

Beijing(ปักกิ่ง)ℹ️
Capital city of China, where former President Donald Trump was allegedly at risk of assassination according to a US counter-terrorism official.
White House(ทำเนียบขาว)ℹ️
The official residence and workplace of the President of the United States, where President Trump allegedly kept an executive order memo.
Resolute Deskℹ️
A historic desk in the Oval Office of the White House, where President Trump allegedly kept an executive order memo addressed to his Vice President.