| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 24, 2026, 8:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 24, 2026, 8:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/24/designated-survivor/ |
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WASHINGTON — They typically start the day as low-profile Cabinet secretaries.
They end it that way, too, God willing.
But when the rest of the government is gathered together for a big event, like
President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday night, a designated
survivor is kept away ...