U.S. President visiting Colorado for a campaign stop. Trapped in a diner during a blizzard, he faces an Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. He issues a 90-minute nuclear ultimatum to Iraq, coordinates with military advisors, and ultimately authorizes a nuclear strike on Baghdad. He later reveals the strike was part of a secret U.S. plan involving sabotaged Iraqi missiles, and announces his withdrawal from the presidential race.
President clashes with a senior military advisor over the ethics of nuclear escalation.
President relies on a Secret Service officer to physically carry the nuclear launch codes.
President receives political and moral backing from a local diner resident.
President faces moral opposition from a civilian diner patron regarding nuclear escalation.
President and his National Security Advisor navigate the geopolitical emergency.
President and his Chief of Staff manage the nuclear crisis together.
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