Here are a few abilities that are exclusive to the US President:
Command of the armed forces: The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the US military. If they are incapacitated, command would temporarily transfer to the Vice President.
Diplomatic powers: The President has the power to negotiate treaties with foreign nations. In the case of incapacitation, this power would transfer to the Secretary of State.
Appointment powers: The President has the power to appoint ambassadors, judges, and other officials. If incapacitated, these powers would likely be delegated to a senior advisor or Cabinet member.
Pardons: The President has the power to grant pardons and clemency. This power would likely transfer to the Vice President in the case of incapacitation.
The President has the sole authority to authorize the launch of nuclear weapons, one of the most serious and unique powers of the office. In the event of incapacitation, the Vice President would assume the role of Acting President and would gain the authority to authorize a nuclear launch if necessary. This transfer of power is meant to ensure that the United States always has a decision-maker in place who is capable of responding to a nuclear threat.
Emergency Powers: The President has the ability to declare a state of emergency and take certain actions to address it. In the event of incapacitation, the Vice President would assume this authority.
Intelligence Briefings: The President receives daily intelligence briefings on national security matters. If incapacitated, the Vice President would receive these briefings and have the authority to act on the information.
National Security: The President has the authority to make decisions about national security matters, such as authorizing military action or deploying troops. In case of incapacitation, the Vice President would assume this responsibility.
The question with Trump is, CAN WE GIVE THAT MAN THE POWER TO DO THESE THINGS?
The question with Biden is, SINCE HE APPEARS INCAPABLE OF DOING THESE THINGS, WHO IS DOING THEM?
**Edit: Well, I didn’t anticipate getting downvoted to oblivion. I struck a nerve with someone, and here it has to be Biden supporters, of which I am one.
But it’s a legitimate question, isn’t it? Since he appears to need help/handlers, who are they? We know Hillary loves a leadership vacuum. I had hoped Obama would be secretly in charge, but I don’t believe he is.
Kamala? Maybe, but shouldn’t we know?**
The question with Trump is, CAN WE GIVE THAT MAN THE POWER TO DO THESE THINGS?
The question with Biden is, SINCE HE APPEARS INCAPABLE OF DOING THESE THINGS, WHO IS DOING THEM?
This is why you’re being downvoted so much. Both of these men have been president for four years. There isn’t any question of who would do what or who’s capable of what. You’ve obviously not been paying any attention for the last eight years.
It’s all documented. You can look all of it up on any number of websites both official and unofficial.
The summary of presidential powers is great. But you’re incredibly naive with everything else.
I honestly don’t think Biden is incapable. I think that he still showed a deep understanding of the issues facing the country. His stutter (which he has always had) showed up in force, and he was definitely far less articulate than Trump. I think he can still lead a White House staff that, working together, will get it all done.
He’s been running for President (on and off) since the Reagan era. We know what he used to be capable of in a debate. He is not the same man. Trump, for all his flaws, is a known quantity. His mannerisms, childish as they are, haven’t changed since 2016 (or, indeed, since First Grade.-
I also acknowledge that it is a lot easier for Trump to sound confident, because he doesn’t worry about actually being correct, or grounded at all in the same reality the rest of us share.
So while he can do the job, I have serious doubts that enough people can look past that performance to give him the margin he needs. Being President is a tough job, and I think it’s reasonable to not have to make excuses for how the guy in office explains his positions.
His stutter didn’t cause him to declare victory over Medicare.
Please, for the love of god, stop insulting everyone’s intelligence. There is no excuse that will make this better.
Imagine Biden getting a 4am wake up to deal with this level of shit.
We need younger folk in that seat.
Do you know any 80 year old men? I bet he gets up every night at 4 am just to pee
I’d have an easier time believing Biden would listen to advisors and experts. Trump would want to know the best way to flog the emergency to boost his brand recognition. If it didn’t primarily help him or make him look good, it wouldn’t get solved.
I excluded Trump from my comment because he’s got 80-rear old 4am brain 24x7.
Trumps already had these powers