My First Thought When I Heard Joe Biden's News -- Thomas Friedman

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6. Fortunately for the nation, the felon won't be in charge.

The current U.S. President announces the death of a former president and directs the Department of Defense to conduct the state funeral. That's IT.

The U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) commander then designates Joint Task Force National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) (which includes the Army's Military District of Washington) as the combatant commander responsible for organizing and carrying out the ceremonies.

The JTF-NCR commander is ultimately in charge of coordinating the funeral.

My only last hope is that Hegseth will also have nothing to do with this funeral.

Ultimately, if the Biden family wants a private funeral, I'd understand. Though the nation would be deprived of showing its honor and love to a great president and commander-in-chief. All NATO leaders, previous presidents, and all Biden's former national defense team and administration would attend.