One of President Trump 's Cabinet members will skip Tuesday's State of the Union address, sitting out as the designated survivor who would become president if a catastrophic attack hit. Why it matters: The designated survivor isn't just an invention of dime-store thrillers and Kiefer Sutherland shows — it's one of the country's most dramatic precautions, born from Cold War fears that gathering the nation's leaders in one place requires planning for the unthinkable. What we're watching: The White House hasn't announced this year's designated survivor, but their absence during Trump's speech should make the choice clear. Here's what to know: History of the phenomenon Zoom out: The practice dates back to the Cold War when fears that a…
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