Can Trump actually order the US to destroy Iran if he's assassinated?

Name: Can Trump actually order the US to destroy Iran if he's assassinated?
Uploaded: 2026-07-13T21:06:52+00:00
Description: President Donald Trump is suggesting he has left standing orders for the U.S. military to destroy Iran “at levels they’ve never seen before” if Tehran follows through on its long-standing threats to kill him.

Associated Press — Jul 13, 21:06 PM — 1min

President Donald Trump is suggesting he has left standing orders for the U.S. military to destroy Iran “at levels they’ve never seen before” if Tehran follows through on its long-standing threats to kill him.