All cabinet members attend the State of the Union address with the exception of one. Why does this one person not attend the speech?

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Giovanni Buck

13 May, 01:03

All cabinet members attend the State of the Union address with the exception of one. Why does this one person not attend the speech?

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Maya · Answer 1

There is always one cabinet member left behind in a secure facility in case there is a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union. The member left behind is in the line of succession and therefore will lead the country and rebuild the Government after the attack.