**[US Media: Trump's Alleged "Standing Retaliation Order" Against Iran Cannot Automatically Take Effect After His Death]** BlockBeats News, July 13, according to the Associated Press, regarding Trump's recent claim that he has issued orders to the U.S. military to launch a large-scale strike against Iran if he is assassinated, U.S. law does not provide for an automatic "death switch" mechanism that triggers military retaliation after a president's death. Under the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the Presidential Succession Act, if the president dies, Vice President JD Vance would immediately assume the role of president and commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Military command authority would be transferred simultaneously, and the succeeding president would independently decide whether to execute, modify, or cancel the directives issued by the former president. Experts have noted that while the U.S. has plans for government continuity and nuclear emergency protocols, it has never allowed the military to automatically carry out pre-set orders for retaliation following a president's death. [Original Link]