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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIt's Interesting That The Oath Was Administered Before 12 Noon.....
I guess that they kind of rushed things to get the football out of 'its' hands.
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It's Interesting That The Oath Was Administered Before 12 Noon..... (Original Post)
global1
Jan 2021
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Rorey
(8,445 posts)1. The code apparently didn't change until noon Eastern
That's what they said on CBS.
Wounded Bear
(58,584 posts)2. I think it's usually a bit early...doesn't really matter...
the actual changeover occurs at 12:00 sharp.
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)3. The Football was in the Capital
about a hour before the Oath was given as per a Reporter.
Quackers
(2,256 posts)6. There are multiple footballs. Trump's became unusable at 11:59:59.
There is another for Biden as well as one for the designated survivor in case the entire leadership was taken out.
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)8. Yes there are.
Understand the Codes change by a pre set schedule.
whopis01
(3,489 posts)7. There are multiple footballs.
One was with Trump right up until noon.
There are actually three. One for the President, one for the Vice-President, and one kept for other purposes (designated survivor during state of the union and other events, etc.).
Cirque du So-What
(25,907 posts)4. The oath is 'prep work'
The actual transfer of power happens precisely at 12:01, so theres no lapse in command and control.
liberal N proud
(60,332 posts)5. They wanted to push it before trump pardoned himself