1 00:00:01,084 --> 00:00:03,045 Previously on designated survivor... 2 00:00:03,170 --> 00:00:05,923 I was sitting in my seat, and then everything went black. 3 00:00:06,048 --> 00:00:07,808 [Chuck] And congressman macleish in his seat. 4 00:00:07,883 --> 00:00:10,302 This photo was taken six seconds later. Macleish survived... 5 00:00:10,427 --> 00:00:11,427 Because he wasn't there. 6 00:00:11,512 --> 00:00:13,889 Governor Royce, I am ordering you to have your police 7 00:00:14,014 --> 00:00:16,475 stop harassing the Muslim community in dearborn. 8 00:00:16,600 --> 00:00:18,203 I've been thinking about my chief of staff. 9 00:00:18,227 --> 00:00:19,811 I have decided to go with Aaron. 10 00:00:19,937 --> 00:00:22,439 I would like to appoint you as my special adviser. 11 00:00:22,564 --> 00:00:23,440 [Interpreter] I am majid nassar. 12 00:00:23,565 --> 00:00:26,068 Ai-sakar annihilated your government. 13 00:00:26,193 --> 00:00:28,237 Whatever cave, cavern, or hole he's hiding in, 14 00:00:28,362 --> 00:00:29,988 I want you to find me majid nassar. 15 00:00:31,406 --> 00:00:32,908 - [Suspenseful music] - [Panting] 16 00:00:43,085 --> 00:00:44,085 [Computer beeps] 17 00:00:48,215 --> 00:00:49,466 [Beeping] 18 00:00:50,509 --> 00:00:51,927 [Keys clacking] 19 00:00:52,052 --> 00:00:54,263 Come on, come on... come on. 20 00:00:54,388 --> 00:00:55,472 [Indistinct shouting] 21 00:00:55,597 --> 00:00:56,974 [Beeping] 22 00:00:59,518 --> 00:01:00,811 [Shouting in arabic] 23 00:01:03,480 --> 00:01:05,691 - [Pounding on door] - [Indistinct shouting] 24 00:01:06,733 --> 00:01:09,236 - [Indistinct shouting] - [Grunting] 25 00:01:10,237 --> 00:01:11,488 [Taser crackling] 26 00:01:19,746 --> 00:01:21,331 [Beeping] 27 00:01:24,626 --> 00:01:25,877 [Door creaks] 28 00:01:26,003 --> 00:01:27,170 [Elevator bell dinging] 29 00:01:27,296 --> 00:01:28,731 - Good morning, Mr. President. - Morning. 30 00:01:28,755 --> 00:01:30,799 Anything happen during the three hours I slept? 31 00:01:30,924 --> 00:01:34,094 Per your orders, Pentagon's working around the clock to find majid nassar. 32 00:01:34,219 --> 00:01:35,512 Schools have reopened. 33 00:01:35,637 --> 00:01:37,448 The dow and the nasdaq have both resumed trading. 34 00:01:37,472 --> 00:01:38,515 They're both down sharply. 35 00:01:38,640 --> 00:01:40,976 Well, I guess today's not the day to check on your ira. 36 00:01:41,101 --> 00:01:42,301 Where are we at with security? 37 00:01:42,394 --> 00:01:44,104 Law enforcement's still on high alert. 38 00:01:44,229 --> 00:01:47,524 Ports, nuclear plants, soft targets like malls and sports arenas. 39 00:01:47,649 --> 00:01:49,192 Here's a long shot: Any good news? 40 00:01:49,318 --> 00:01:50,962 Well, you slept three hours last night, sir. 41 00:01:50,986 --> 00:01:52,529 Ah, the little things. 42 00:01:52,654 --> 00:01:54,197 Oh, there's one more thing. 43 00:01:54,323 --> 00:01:56,467 Hookstraten insisted on being the first meeting of the day. 44 00:01:56,491 --> 00:01:58,368 My god, doesn't she ever sleep? 45 00:01:59,286 --> 00:02:00,888 - Morning, Wyatt. - Morning, Mr. President. 46 00:02:00,912 --> 00:02:03,832 Congresswoman, what a pleasant surprise. 47 00:02:03,957 --> 00:02:06,001 Sir, it's been a whole week since majid nassar 48 00:02:06,126 --> 00:02:07,836 confessed to the capitol bombing. 49 00:02:07,961 --> 00:02:10,722 The entire country is on pins and needles. Where are we on our search? 50 00:02:10,839 --> 00:02:12,400 We're working around the clock to find him. 51 00:02:12,424 --> 00:02:15,427 As 50% of congress, I think I deserve more than a sound bite. 52 00:02:15,552 --> 00:02:18,305 Well, unfortunately, you don't have clearance for more than that. 53 00:02:18,430 --> 00:02:21,141 Sir, every moment that passes without finding nassar 54 00:02:21,266 --> 00:02:24,478 is a moment for the American people to doubt your mettle for this job. 55 00:02:24,603 --> 00:02:27,272 I think this is when you offer me your full support. 56 00:02:27,397 --> 00:02:30,150 Your boyish sincerity is your best quality, sir. 57 00:02:30,275 --> 00:02:31,485 I hope you don't lose it. 58 00:02:31,610 --> 00:02:33,570 - [Door opening] - [Emily] I'm sorry to interrupt. 59 00:02:34,571 --> 00:02:35,731 If you don't mind, excuse us. 60 00:02:35,781 --> 00:02:36,781 Sir. 61 00:02:39,660 --> 00:02:40,702 What is it? 62 00:02:40,827 --> 00:02:41,828 It's Michigan. 63 00:02:41,953 --> 00:02:43,246 More violence against muslims? 64 00:02:43,372 --> 00:02:44,706 No, but there's about to be. 65 00:02:44,831 --> 00:02:47,668 Governor Royce is using your Elizabeth vargas interview 66 00:02:47,793 --> 00:02:49,729 as justification to start arresting muslims again. 67 00:02:49,753 --> 00:02:52,023 He claims that your admission that you were asked to resign 68 00:02:52,047 --> 00:02:53,674 makes you an illegitimate president. 69 00:02:53,799 --> 00:02:56,343 He's re-imposed the curfew and banned public gatherings. 70 00:02:56,468 --> 00:02:59,930 I'm guessing the bill of rights wasn't on the governor's summer reading list. 71 00:03:00,055 --> 00:03:01,098 The iac... 72 00:03:01,223 --> 00:03:02,492 -the islamic American coalition. -uh-huh. 73 00:03:02,516 --> 00:03:05,519 They're planning a peaceful protest outside city hall in dearborn, 74 00:03:05,644 --> 00:03:07,688 but they have obvious concerns. The first time, 75 00:03:07,813 --> 00:03:09,832 the violence was Royce's fault. We let it happen again... 76 00:03:09,856 --> 00:03:10,649 It'll be ours. 77 00:03:10,774 --> 00:03:13,454 I think it's time to tell the governor in no uncertain terms that... 78 00:03:13,527 --> 00:03:16,127 With another phone call? We tried that. Look how much good it did. 79 00:03:16,154 --> 00:03:17,474 What if we send a legal observer, 80 00:03:17,531 --> 00:03:18,907 monitor the demonstrations, 81 00:03:19,032 --> 00:03:20,843 make sure the governor doesn't overstep his bounds? 82 00:03:20,867 --> 00:03:21,702 That's smart. 83 00:03:21,827 --> 00:03:23,012 Straight out of the Kennedy playbook. 84 00:03:23,036 --> 00:03:24,955 We don't have many friends in the state, but... 85 00:03:25,080 --> 00:03:27,249 I'm sure I can get someone from the ag's office... 86 00:03:27,374 --> 00:03:28,374 I can do it. 87 00:03:29,209 --> 00:03:31,086 It has to be someone we can trust, 88 00:03:31,211 --> 00:03:33,839 and who better than your newly appointed special adviser? 89 00:03:36,341 --> 00:03:37,134 You sure? 90 00:03:37,259 --> 00:03:38,510 Absolutely. 91 00:03:39,970 --> 00:03:42,013 General Cochrane says he needs to see you. 92 00:03:42,139 --> 00:03:44,599 Fine. Send him in. Let's get you on a plane now. 93 00:03:47,227 --> 00:03:48,353 [Sighs] 94 00:03:48,478 --> 00:03:49,938 General, it's barely 7:00 am, 95 00:03:50,063 --> 00:03:51,999 and I've already been ambushed by the presumptive speaker, 96 00:03:52,023 --> 00:03:54,151 and I am facing a potential domestic crisis, 97 00:03:54,276 --> 00:03:56,403 so, please, choose your words wisely. 98 00:03:56,528 --> 00:03:58,947 I don't need to, sir. We found majid nassar. 99 00:04:01,366 --> 00:04:03,493 [Theme music] 100 00:04:10,333 --> 00:04:12,794 [Distant sirens wailing] 101 00:04:12,919 --> 00:04:14,004 [Horn honks] 102 00:04:16,465 --> 00:04:20,594 [Beth] We consider ourselves blessed and ask only for privacy at this time. 103 00:04:21,803 --> 00:04:24,765 [Woman] This was the scene earlier today, as congressman macleish, 104 00:04:24,890 --> 00:04:27,559 the sole survivor of the capitol attack, returned... 105 00:04:27,684 --> 00:04:29,352 - Hey, you got a sec? - Yeah. 106 00:04:29,478 --> 00:04:32,647 Accompanied by his wife Beth. And in other news... 107 00:04:32,773 --> 00:04:34,775 This is what you want to show me? 108 00:04:34,900 --> 00:04:36,943 Macleish's empty seat at the state of the union? 109 00:04:37,068 --> 00:04:40,071 He lied to me! He told me he was in his seat when the capitol blew up. 110 00:04:40,197 --> 00:04:43,158 The man spent his entire adult life in service to his country. 111 00:04:43,283 --> 00:04:47,662 You were supposed to get a statement, not turn him into a suspect. 112 00:04:47,788 --> 00:04:50,540 He got up at the exact right moment, like he knew what was coming. 113 00:04:50,665 --> 00:04:53,335 Hannah, there are a thousand reasons he could have gotten up: 114 00:04:53,460 --> 00:04:55,796 He was bored, he was thirsty, he needed to take a leak. 115 00:04:55,921 --> 00:05:00,133 But conspiring with an international terrorist network to blow up the capitol? 116 00:05:00,258 --> 00:05:01,802 It's likely not one of them. 117 00:05:01,927 --> 00:05:03,512 Or here's another theory. 118 00:05:03,637 --> 00:05:05,806 Maybe he's not the golden boy everyone thinks he is. 119 00:05:07,682 --> 00:05:10,727 Have I made a mistake keeping you on this investigation? 120 00:05:10,852 --> 00:05:12,145 What? 121 00:05:12,270 --> 00:05:15,816 Look, I understand. If you need time to grieve, if you... 122 00:05:17,734 --> 00:05:18,735 I'm fine. 123 00:05:20,320 --> 00:05:21,738 I hope so. 124 00:05:23,532 --> 00:05:26,618 Because impugning a congressman's reputation, 125 00:05:26,743 --> 00:05:29,204 it's not gonna bring your boyfriend back. 126 00:05:31,873 --> 00:05:34,125 [Siren wails in the distance] 127 00:05:34,251 --> 00:05:36,378 Mr. Essaway, my name is Emily rhodes. 128 00:05:36,503 --> 00:05:38,171 I'm special adviser to the president. 129 00:05:38,296 --> 00:05:41,341 I wanted to let you know I'm on my way to dearborn to monitor your protest. 130 00:05:41,466 --> 00:05:44,302 Ms. Rhodes, I can't tell you how much we appreciate that. 131 00:05:44,427 --> 00:05:47,222 Governor Royce can't get away with criminalizing innocent people. 132 00:05:47,347 --> 00:05:49,158 And the president has no intention of letting him. 133 00:05:49,182 --> 00:05:51,268 - I'll see you soon. - [Beep] 134 00:05:53,228 --> 00:05:55,248 Hey. Public engagement said you're headed to Michigan? 135 00:05:55,272 --> 00:05:56,582 - Yeah. - Kick Royce's ass for me. 136 00:05:56,606 --> 00:05:57,899 I'll do my best. 137 00:05:59,025 --> 00:06:01,838 Sammy serafian is an American operative who has been in Algeria six years 138 00:06:01,862 --> 00:06:03,321 working under nonofficial cover. 139 00:06:03,446 --> 00:06:06,658 16 months ago, he infiltrated al-sakar. This morning, 140 00:06:06,783 --> 00:06:09,035 we received a message from him confirming a direct link 141 00:06:09,160 --> 00:06:10,829 between al-sakar and the attack. 142 00:06:10,954 --> 00:06:12,956 It says he found an unexploded ordnance 143 00:06:13,081 --> 00:06:15,268 with the same unique signature as the bomb from the capitol site? 144 00:06:15,292 --> 00:06:18,420 Yes, sir, confirming without a doubt that al-sakar was behind the attack. 145 00:06:18,545 --> 00:06:19,545 Do we have a location? 146 00:06:19,588 --> 00:06:21,882 Serafian was able to pinpoint nassar's position: 147 00:06:22,007 --> 00:06:25,218 A compound in the tri-border region between Mali and Niger. 148 00:06:25,343 --> 00:06:27,804 Satellite surveillance confirms multiple vehicles 149 00:06:27,929 --> 00:06:29,055 and a heavy perimeter. 150 00:06:29,180 --> 00:06:31,683 - And we think that's nassar's security. - Yes, Mr. President. 151 00:06:32,309 --> 00:06:35,312 On your order, f-18s can be deployed from the USS eisenhower. 152 00:06:35,437 --> 00:06:36,771 We'll disable their air defense 153 00:06:36,897 --> 00:06:38,565 and reduce them to a stain in the sand 154 00:06:38,690 --> 00:06:39,750 within a matter of seconds. 155 00:06:39,774 --> 00:06:41,359 Where's agent serafian now? 156 00:06:41,484 --> 00:06:44,213 - We've lost contact with him, sir. - We gave him 24 hours to evacuate. 157 00:06:44,237 --> 00:06:45,780 That was six hours ago. 158 00:06:45,906 --> 00:06:47,449 Sir, if we wait for him to surface, 159 00:06:47,574 --> 00:06:49,659 we may lose our window to take out the enemy. 160 00:06:49,784 --> 00:06:52,138 And what's the probability that he's in the compound with him now? 161 00:06:52,162 --> 00:06:54,748 - It's high, sir. - So, in all likelihood, 162 00:06:54,873 --> 00:06:57,184 if we bomb the compound, we'd be killing an American agent. 163 00:06:57,208 --> 00:06:58,208 He knew the risks, sir. 164 00:06:58,251 --> 00:07:00,131 I have to believe, general, that he's in Algeria 165 00:07:00,170 --> 00:07:02,505 trying to help his country, not get killed by it. 166 00:07:02,631 --> 00:07:04,132 We have the enemy in our sights, 167 00:07:04,257 --> 00:07:06,593 the man who destroyed all three branches of our government, 168 00:07:06,718 --> 00:07:09,262 a thousand Americans. 169 00:07:09,846 --> 00:07:12,474 Are we gonna let one man stand in the way of retribution? 170 00:07:13,266 --> 00:07:15,018 I need your orders, sir. 171 00:07:18,396 --> 00:07:19,397 What's it gonna be? 172 00:07:21,691 --> 00:07:23,151 Mr. President? 173 00:07:27,948 --> 00:07:29,282 [Sighs] 174 00:07:31,076 --> 00:07:32,076 [Aaron] Sir... 175 00:07:32,869 --> 00:07:33,869 Your orders? 176 00:07:36,456 --> 00:07:38,416 We're not bombing one of our own. 177 00:07:38,541 --> 00:07:41,169 Maintain surveillance on nassar and keep me informed. 178 00:07:41,294 --> 00:07:44,047 Until serafian makes contact, we do nothing. 179 00:07:44,172 --> 00:07:45,924 - Understood? - [Chatter] 180 00:07:47,175 --> 00:07:48,760 General, understood? 181 00:07:48,885 --> 00:07:50,345 Yes, sir. 182 00:07:51,471 --> 00:07:52,681 Thank you all. 183 00:07:52,806 --> 00:07:55,006 Algeria's agreed to support us after the bombing, right? 184 00:07:55,100 --> 00:07:56,184 Yes, sir, they did. 185 00:07:56,309 --> 00:07:58,603 Okay, I want you to get president bishara on the phone. 186 00:07:58,728 --> 00:08:00,873 - Sure it's a good idea? - I wanna try a diplomatic approach. 187 00:08:00,897 --> 00:08:03,457 If we can get them to arrest nassar and everyone at the compound, 188 00:08:03,483 --> 00:08:04,567 we won't need our military. 189 00:08:04,693 --> 00:08:06,945 We can pull our men out as soon as he's in custody. 190 00:08:07,070 --> 00:08:09,215 Yes, sir. Excuse me a moment. I'll be right there. Hey. 191 00:08:09,239 --> 00:08:11,992 [Emily] I missed three calls from you while I was in the air. 192 00:08:12,117 --> 00:08:14,202 [Aaron] Yeah, I just wanted to say, about Michigan... 193 00:08:14,327 --> 00:08:15,203 What about it? 194 00:08:15,328 --> 00:08:16,871 Well, it's a situation out there, 195 00:08:16,997 --> 00:08:20,583 and people should be... careful when they're in a situation, you know? 196 00:08:21,918 --> 00:08:23,294 Aaron, are you worried about me? 197 00:08:23,420 --> 00:08:24,796 What? No, no... 198 00:08:24,921 --> 00:08:28,758 Look, I'm just saying... Good luck out there, all right? 199 00:08:30,719 --> 00:08:32,405 - All right, clear! Let's go! - [Sirens wailing] 200 00:08:32,429 --> 00:08:33,805 Let them through! 201 00:08:37,434 --> 00:08:39,269 [Police radio chatter] 202 00:08:39,394 --> 00:08:40,812 [Tires screeching] 203 00:08:43,606 --> 00:08:45,775 [Indistinct conversations] 204 00:09:06,254 --> 00:09:07,338 [Sighs] 205 00:09:08,965 --> 00:09:09,758 Governor Royce! 206 00:09:09,883 --> 00:09:11,509 This is quite the welcome committee. 207 00:09:12,052 --> 00:09:14,179 Emily rhodes, special adviser to president kirkman. 208 00:09:14,304 --> 00:09:16,556 I am here to observe the iac's protest. 209 00:09:16,681 --> 00:09:18,850 I know why you're here. I suggest you and your staff 210 00:09:18,975 --> 00:09:21,019 get back on that plane and return to Washington. 211 00:09:21,144 --> 00:09:23,563 Um, we're here to help, sir. 212 00:09:23,688 --> 00:09:25,982 Yeah, well, as President Reagan said, 213 00:09:26,107 --> 00:09:28,735 the nine scariest words in the English language are, 214 00:09:28,860 --> 00:09:31,112 "I'm with the government, and I'm here to help." 215 00:09:31,237 --> 00:09:32,280 Hmm... 216 00:09:32,405 --> 00:09:34,741 I got enough to worry about without you people interfering. 217 00:09:34,866 --> 00:09:36,076 Well, I'm sorry, sir, 218 00:09:36,201 --> 00:09:38,328 but that's not really a decision for you to make. 219 00:09:38,453 --> 00:09:40,914 I'm here by orders of the president. 220 00:09:41,039 --> 00:09:44,667 Let me explain this again in a way that you'll understand. 221 00:09:45,543 --> 00:09:46,896 The state of Michigan is off-limits 222 00:09:46,920 --> 00:09:51,257 to Tom kirkman, his staff, his plane, and, most of all, his presidency. 223 00:09:51,382 --> 00:09:52,675 Understood? 224 00:09:55,303 --> 00:09:57,847 - [Indistinct shouting] - [Camera shutters clicking] 225 00:10:01,059 --> 00:10:02,977 [Indistinct conversations] 226 00:10:06,231 --> 00:10:07,482 [Knock on door] 227 00:10:08,608 --> 00:10:09,859 Um, I'm sorry, 228 00:10:09,984 --> 00:10:12,112 I was very clear: My husband's not up to interviews. 229 00:10:12,237 --> 00:10:14,781 Mrs. Macleish, I'm special agent Hannah Wells, FBI. 230 00:10:14,906 --> 00:10:17,367 Your husband wanted me to keep him updated on the case. 231 00:10:17,492 --> 00:10:19,410 Yeah. Come in. 232 00:10:21,955 --> 00:10:24,624 They keep coming every day from all over. 233 00:10:25,333 --> 00:10:27,252 Kindness of strangers. 234 00:10:27,377 --> 00:10:29,712 Yeah, well, he's a symbol of hope. 235 00:10:29,838 --> 00:10:31,131 I was lucky, that's all. 236 00:10:32,257 --> 00:10:34,467 - Morning. - Morning, congressman. 237 00:10:34,592 --> 00:10:37,345 Last time I saw you, you told us to keep you updated, 238 00:10:37,470 --> 00:10:39,389 so... I'd like to show you a couple things. 239 00:10:40,932 --> 00:10:43,226 This was taken during the state of the union. 240 00:10:44,394 --> 00:10:47,397 This was taken seconds before the blast. 241 00:10:54,070 --> 00:10:55,738 I don't understand. Where was I? 242 00:10:55,864 --> 00:10:57,384 Well, that's my question, congressman. 243 00:11:00,285 --> 00:11:01,285 Maybe you were right. 244 00:11:02,203 --> 00:11:03,371 Maybe that is why I survived. 245 00:11:03,496 --> 00:11:05,656 Peter, the whole world doesn't have to hear that story. 246 00:11:05,707 --> 00:11:07,458 Not the whole world, Mrs. Macleish. 247 00:11:07,584 --> 00:11:09,210 Just me. 248 00:11:09,335 --> 00:11:11,021 - Oh, god. It's embarrassing. - It's all right. 249 00:11:11,045 --> 00:11:14,966 Um, but I was at home in Eugene with the girls. 250 00:11:15,091 --> 00:11:18,845 We'd gone to the mall to get my oldest a dress for her winter recital. 251 00:11:18,970 --> 00:11:21,973 I just took my eyes off lexy - that's our little one - 252 00:11:22,098 --> 00:11:24,285 for a second, but... When I turned around, she was gone. 253 00:11:24,309 --> 00:11:26,436 I... I lost my mind. 254 00:11:26,561 --> 00:11:29,105 I must have sent Peter 30 texts. 255 00:11:29,230 --> 00:11:30,773 But 10 minutes later, 256 00:11:30,899 --> 00:11:33,776 a kind woman dropped her at the security station 257 00:11:33,902 --> 00:11:36,237 and lexy was eating an ice cream, 258 00:11:36,362 --> 00:11:38,072 not a care in the world. 259 00:11:38,948 --> 00:11:41,910 Uh, that's when I heard about the capitol. 260 00:11:42,035 --> 00:11:44,454 So you think he was trying to call you? 261 00:11:44,579 --> 00:11:46,414 There's no way he would have ignored my texts. 262 00:11:46,539 --> 00:11:48,499 I'm sorry. Agent Wells, is there a reason 263 00:11:48,625 --> 00:11:51,252 you're asking all these questions? Have I done something wrong? 264 00:11:51,377 --> 00:11:52,563 Well, you are the only survivor 265 00:11:52,587 --> 00:11:54,714 of an attack that killed a thousand people. 266 00:11:54,839 --> 00:11:56,799 So I'm just trying to find out what happened. 267 00:11:58,259 --> 00:11:59,344 All right. 268 00:12:00,720 --> 00:12:03,640 Hey, Chuck, it's me. I need you to do me a favor. 269 00:12:05,183 --> 00:12:08,228 Yeah, it's about Peter macleish. 270 00:12:08,353 --> 00:12:11,231 [Siren wails in distance] 271 00:12:11,356 --> 00:12:13,316 [Keys clacking] 272 00:12:13,441 --> 00:12:15,693 [Cellphone vibrating] 273 00:12:17,362 --> 00:12:18,446 [Beep] 274 00:12:18,571 --> 00:12:19,572 Hello? 275 00:12:19,697 --> 00:12:21,074 Ma'am, this is agent ritter. 276 00:12:21,199 --> 00:12:22,742 Switchboard just notified me 277 00:12:22,867 --> 00:12:25,245 that there's a call from an immigration detention center. 278 00:12:25,370 --> 00:12:27,497 A woman named Maria serrano claims you're her lawyer. 279 00:12:27,622 --> 00:12:30,792 Yes. Um, okay, well, have them put her through. 280 00:12:30,917 --> 00:12:31,751 Yes, ma'am. 281 00:12:31,876 --> 00:12:33,419 Mrs. Kirkman, it's Maria. 282 00:12:33,544 --> 00:12:35,964 Hey. Maria, what's... how are you? 283 00:12:36,089 --> 00:12:38,925 Ice got me arrested. I'm going to be deported. 284 00:12:39,050 --> 00:12:41,094 Deported? What? My office... 285 00:12:41,219 --> 00:12:43,221 Well, it's not really my office anymore. 286 00:12:43,346 --> 00:12:46,182 Duncan is now handling your case. Have you spoken with him? 287 00:12:46,307 --> 00:12:49,394 Yes. He said there's nothing he can do. 288 00:12:49,519 --> 00:12:52,605 Please help me. They took my kids away. 289 00:12:52,730 --> 00:12:54,190 We cannot go back to Honduras. 290 00:12:54,315 --> 00:12:56,192 No, I know. I know you can't. 291 00:12:56,317 --> 00:12:58,194 Um, okay. You got to stay calm, 292 00:12:58,319 --> 00:13:02,532 and I'm gonna get into this right now, okay, Maria? 293 00:13:02,657 --> 00:13:05,326 [Woman] Does the president expect the governor to just bow down? 294 00:13:05,451 --> 00:13:07,012 Carter, it's been seven days since al-sakar 295 00:13:07,036 --> 00:13:08,389 took credit for bombing the capitol. 296 00:13:08,413 --> 00:13:10,748 When can the American people expect a response? 297 00:13:10,873 --> 00:13:13,167 Uh, the president is busy meeting with his advisers, 298 00:13:13,293 --> 00:13:15,420 and, um... working up a strategy. 299 00:13:15,545 --> 00:13:16,671 Can you be more specific? 300 00:13:16,796 --> 00:13:18,631 Uh... not really. 301 00:13:18,756 --> 00:13:20,693 - But the president does have a strategy. - Of course he does. 302 00:13:20,717 --> 00:13:22,844 I mean, he's the president, isn't he? 303 00:13:22,969 --> 00:13:24,446 - So, how's it going here? - That depends. 304 00:13:24,470 --> 00:13:26,347 Does kirkman want a second term? 305 00:13:26,472 --> 00:13:28,158 Please, just, uh, let me answer the question. 306 00:13:28,182 --> 00:13:31,894 I can assure you that the white house takes the situation most seriously. 307 00:13:32,020 --> 00:13:33,730 "Most seriously"? Who is this guy, anyway? 308 00:13:33,855 --> 00:13:37,108 Carter dunne, third deputy assistant to the press secretary. 309 00:13:37,233 --> 00:13:38,233 Before the bombing. 310 00:13:38,276 --> 00:13:40,862 Now, as the kids say, the man. 311 00:13:40,987 --> 00:13:43,114 The prime minister of Great Britain and France 312 00:13:43,239 --> 00:13:45,116 have, uh... pledged their support, 313 00:13:45,241 --> 00:13:47,827 should we need it, and there are others who reached out as well. 314 00:13:47,952 --> 00:13:50,455 - Well, you're gonna have to handle this. - Why me? 315 00:13:50,580 --> 00:13:51,807 Because you're in communications, 316 00:13:51,831 --> 00:13:54,911 and you can form complete sentences. You're standing next to me, so go fix it. 317 00:13:55,001 --> 00:13:56,586 - What's the magic word? - Now. 318 00:13:57,628 --> 00:13:59,339 Not even close. 319 00:13:59,464 --> 00:14:02,008 Not only is Michigan under attack from radicals, 320 00:14:02,133 --> 00:14:03,593 but our very democracy 321 00:14:03,718 --> 00:14:06,137 is being threatened by a man who has no right 322 00:14:06,262 --> 00:14:08,181 to call himself president. 323 00:14:08,306 --> 00:14:11,142 Does the man have no shame? 324 00:14:11,267 --> 00:14:13,037 Well, he's got some nerve, I'll give him that. 325 00:14:13,061 --> 00:14:16,272 As the elected governor 326 00:14:16,397 --> 00:14:19,317 of this great state, it's my duty to protect its citizens. 327 00:14:19,442 --> 00:14:22,236 Why should I trust the federal government to protect us 328 00:14:22,362 --> 00:14:25,907 while a fraudulent president holds its highest office hostage? 329 00:14:26,032 --> 00:14:27,825 [Aaron] Emily, you're on with the president. 330 00:14:30,286 --> 00:14:32,288 I'm watching Royce now. What did he say to you? 331 00:14:32,413 --> 00:14:33,247 For starters, 332 00:14:33,373 --> 00:14:36,000 he's refusing to let me leave the airport to observe the protest. 333 00:14:36,125 --> 00:14:37,168 Son of a bitch. 334 00:14:37,293 --> 00:14:39,229 And he's making sure the cameras capture every moment. 335 00:14:39,253 --> 00:14:41,339 I think it's best it! Come back to d. C. 336 00:14:42,298 --> 00:14:44,858 Every minute this plays out on national TV weakens your position. 337 00:14:44,967 --> 00:14:48,221 No, how weak will our position be if I don't put up a fight? 338 00:14:48,346 --> 00:14:50,466 If I come back now, we can rethink our approach and... 339 00:14:50,515 --> 00:14:51,599 No, no, wait. Hold on. 340 00:14:51,724 --> 00:14:53,476 - Wyatt?! - Coming, sir. 341 00:14:53,601 --> 00:14:55,144 Igotanidea. 342 00:14:55,269 --> 00:14:57,355 Just sit tight. I'll get back to you. 343 00:14:57,480 --> 00:14:58,606 [Camera shutters clicking] 344 00:14:58,731 --> 00:15:00,608 Now, I'm sending you with a full detail. 345 00:15:00,733 --> 00:15:02,276 Keep this with you at all times. 346 00:15:02,402 --> 00:15:05,279 You press it and six agents will be surrounding you in seconds. 347 00:15:05,405 --> 00:15:07,281 Mike, a panic button? Seriously? 348 00:15:07,407 --> 00:15:08,950 I'm going to my firm! 349 00:15:09,909 --> 00:15:10,785 You don't need to worry. 350 00:15:10,910 --> 00:15:14,455 The only thing I'll be in danger of is a few bad lawyerjokes. 351 00:15:14,580 --> 00:15:16,207 Mrs. Kirkman, it's my job to worry. 352 00:15:16,332 --> 00:15:17,875 You're too good. 353 00:15:18,584 --> 00:15:19,752 - [Beep] - Hold on, ma'am. 354 00:15:19,877 --> 00:15:21,003 [Radio chatter] 355 00:15:21,129 --> 00:15:22,839 Copy that. Ma'am, the president needs you. 356 00:15:22,964 --> 00:15:24,090 He said it's urgent. 357 00:15:24,215 --> 00:15:25,007 Really? 358 00:15:25,133 --> 00:15:26,300 Federalize the guard? 359 00:15:26,426 --> 00:15:29,095 I thought we'd decided that that was a nuclear option. 360 00:15:29,220 --> 00:15:31,681 It was. Governor Royce went there first. 361 00:15:31,806 --> 00:15:34,058 Now, is he within his legal rights? 362 00:15:34,183 --> 00:15:36,811 Us. Code 12406: 363 00:15:36,936 --> 00:15:39,147 The president can federalize the national guard 364 00:15:39,272 --> 00:15:41,566 whenever there is a rebellion or threat of a rebellion 365 00:15:41,691 --> 00:15:43,401 against the us. Government. 366 00:15:45,194 --> 00:15:46,863 I think this qualifies. 367 00:15:46,988 --> 00:15:48,781 I thought you were an immigration attorney. 368 00:15:48,906 --> 00:15:50,658 She aced constitutional law, too. 369 00:15:50,783 --> 00:15:51,783 Okay... 370 00:15:52,368 --> 00:15:53,453 How do I do this? 371 00:15:53,578 --> 00:15:56,372 You start by declaring a state of emergency in Michigan. 372 00:15:56,497 --> 00:15:58,708 Yeah, then you notify general Hammond. 373 00:15:58,833 --> 00:16:01,335 He's the joint chiefs chairman of the national guard bureau. 374 00:16:01,461 --> 00:16:03,004 Get me general Hammond. 375 00:16:03,129 --> 00:16:04,672 All right. 376 00:16:04,797 --> 00:16:06,382 Tom... 377 00:16:07,967 --> 00:16:09,135 Forcing a sitting governor 378 00:16:09,260 --> 00:16:10,470 to cede power to the feds 379 00:16:10,595 --> 00:16:14,015 creates a monumental precedent. 380 00:16:14,640 --> 00:16:15,640 I know. 381 00:16:16,392 --> 00:16:17,810 But this is a tipping point. 382 00:16:18,603 --> 00:16:21,147 If I let governor Royce set up a police state... 383 00:16:22,190 --> 00:16:24,734 How can I stop the other 49 governors from doing the same thing? 384 00:16:24,859 --> 00:16:25,985 [Door opens, closes] 385 00:16:26,110 --> 00:16:27,528 It's time. 386 00:16:27,653 --> 00:16:30,156 Got general Hammond on the line for you, sir. 387 00:16:37,997 --> 00:16:39,540 [Beep] 388 00:16:41,209 --> 00:16:42,251 General Hammond. 389 00:16:42,376 --> 00:16:43,586 This is the president. 390 00:16:44,045 --> 00:16:47,924 By my command, I am ordering you to federalize the Michigan national guard. 391 00:16:50,468 --> 00:16:51,886 The poor men and women 392 00:16:52,011 --> 00:16:54,472 who attended the state of the union address 393 00:16:54,597 --> 00:16:57,934 trusted the federal government to keep them safe. 394 00:16:58,059 --> 00:16:58,935 You federalized the guard? 395 00:16:59,060 --> 00:17:00,561 [Tom] Royce doesn't know yet. 396 00:17:00,686 --> 00:17:03,523 He may have won the battle, but we'll win the war. 397 00:17:03,648 --> 00:17:06,192 Lucky for us we have a standing army at our disposal. 398 00:17:06,317 --> 00:17:07,193 Okay. 399 00:17:07,318 --> 00:17:09,278 - What's the next step? - General munoz 400 00:17:09,403 --> 00:17:10,723 will be the man you'll deal with. 401 00:17:10,821 --> 00:17:12,508 His troops will escort you past state police. 402 00:17:12,532 --> 00:17:14,635 He'll stay with you the entire time you're in Michigan. 403 00:17:14,659 --> 00:17:16,577 This will all be over soon. 404 00:17:17,745 --> 00:17:18,996 Thank you for doing this. 405 00:17:19,455 --> 00:17:20,455 Good bye. 406 00:17:21,457 --> 00:17:22,875 [Beep] 407 00:17:23,668 --> 00:17:24,835 [Aaron] Sir? 408 00:17:25,628 --> 00:17:27,231 They're waiting for you in the cabinet room. 409 00:17:27,255 --> 00:17:29,340 - Has the CIA found serafian? - No. 410 00:17:29,465 --> 00:17:31,551 But I have the president of Algeria on the line. 411 00:17:32,468 --> 00:17:33,970 Okay. 412 00:17:34,095 --> 00:17:37,723 [Man speaking arabic] 413 00:17:37,848 --> 00:17:40,268 [Interpreter] My domestic intelligence is certain: 414 00:17:40,393 --> 00:17:42,728 Majid nassar is not in our country. 415 00:17:42,853 --> 00:17:46,899 With all due respect, Mr. President, our friends on the ground say otherwise. 416 00:17:47,024 --> 00:17:48,276 We need you to arrest nassar 417 00:17:48,401 --> 00:17:50,481 and any other members of the al-sakar terrorist group 418 00:17:50,528 --> 00:17:51,737 from the compound. 419 00:17:51,862 --> 00:17:54,532 [Man speaking arabic] 420 00:17:57,118 --> 00:17:58,995 [Interpreter] Your friends must be mistaken. 421 00:17:59,120 --> 00:18:00,496 I'm sorry. 422 00:18:00,621 --> 00:18:01,872 I can't be of more help. 423 00:18:03,374 --> 00:18:05,084 Okay, Mr. President. 424 00:18:05,209 --> 00:18:08,045 We expect you'll notify us if the situation changes. 425 00:18:08,170 --> 00:18:10,673 - Thank you. - He's lying, sir. 426 00:18:10,798 --> 00:18:13,926 Well, general, we finally agree on something. 427 00:18:14,302 --> 00:18:16,387 Bishara's own army has radical elements. 428 00:18:16,512 --> 00:18:19,432 They could be feeding him false intel, telling him nassar is not there. 429 00:18:19,557 --> 00:18:21,517 - Maybe. - Our window to act is closing, 430 00:18:21,642 --> 00:18:23,603 especially now we've tipped off Algeria. 431 00:18:23,728 --> 00:18:26,188 Until we know agent serafian is safe, we do nothing. 432 00:18:26,314 --> 00:18:27,607 There's still no word, sir. 433 00:18:27,732 --> 00:18:29,172 But he has 12 hours to make contact. 434 00:18:29,275 --> 00:18:30,955 If we don't hear from him within that time, 435 00:18:31,068 --> 00:18:32,528 then we have to assume the worst. 436 00:18:32,653 --> 00:18:33,446 Meaning? 437 00:18:33,571 --> 00:18:35,491 No matter what, in 12 hours, we pull the trigger. 438 00:18:35,573 --> 00:18:36,616 I understand. 439 00:18:36,741 --> 00:18:37,741 Thank you. 440 00:18:40,369 --> 00:18:41,996 It's about taking control. 441 00:18:42,121 --> 00:18:44,582 They're like a pack of wild dogs. 442 00:18:44,707 --> 00:18:47,168 Exactly. If they sense fear in you, they attack. 443 00:18:47,293 --> 00:18:50,129 You can't let them intimidate you, Carter. 444 00:18:50,796 --> 00:18:52,065 Look, there are three surefire ways 445 00:18:52,089 --> 00:18:54,550 for a press secretary to die a quick death. 446 00:18:55,968 --> 00:18:57,637 You get hostile, you lie, or you guess. 447 00:18:57,762 --> 00:18:59,722 You do any one of those three things, you're done. 448 00:18:59,805 --> 00:19:01,849 When I get a question I don't know the answer to? 449 00:19:01,974 --> 00:19:03,410 You deflect. "We're looking into it." 450 00:19:03,434 --> 00:19:05,478 "We don't have a statement at this time." 451 00:19:05,603 --> 00:19:07,063 "We'll get back to you." 452 00:19:07,188 --> 00:19:08,457 "The president shares your concerns 453 00:19:08,481 --> 00:19:10,816 and is working diligently to find a solution." 454 00:19:10,941 --> 00:19:11,734 Bingo. 455 00:19:11,859 --> 00:19:13,903 Now go tame those beasts. 456 00:19:17,365 --> 00:19:20,159 As the elected governor of this great state... 457 00:19:20,284 --> 00:19:21,744 Congresswoman hookstraten. 458 00:19:22,620 --> 00:19:24,497 Twice in a day. This is a treat. 459 00:19:25,373 --> 00:19:27,208 Still a standoff in Michigan. 460 00:19:28,709 --> 00:19:31,549 The president hasn't forgotten that Royce and I are old friends, has he? 461 00:19:31,629 --> 00:19:34,006 Or do I need code-word clearance for that, too? 462 00:19:34,131 --> 00:19:35,841 We have it under control. 463 00:19:36,634 --> 00:19:40,096 It's just you and I now, Aaron. We can speak freely. 464 00:19:41,806 --> 00:19:43,391 You first. 465 00:19:44,850 --> 00:19:46,143 The truth is, 466 00:19:46,268 --> 00:19:47,395 your man is flailing, 467 00:19:47,520 --> 00:19:49,480 and it's not just with this debacle in Michigan, 468 00:19:49,605 --> 00:19:51,816 it's on the al-sakar front as well. 469 00:19:51,941 --> 00:19:53,141 That's not very generous, now. 470 00:19:53,234 --> 00:19:54,360 Spare me. 471 00:19:54,485 --> 00:19:57,363 The only reason he's doing anything is because you leaked that video. 472 00:19:58,197 --> 00:19:59,198 Don't deny it. 473 00:19:59,990 --> 00:20:01,742 I know a political operator when I see one. 474 00:20:03,035 --> 00:20:05,621 He needed to be pushed and you gave him a shove. 475 00:20:05,746 --> 00:20:09,125 - Smart man. - So you came here to compliment me? 476 00:20:09,250 --> 00:20:11,544 And to remind you that there are people in this town 477 00:20:11,669 --> 00:20:14,338 who might appreciate what an asset you are... 478 00:20:15,214 --> 00:20:17,299 In ways that Tom kirkman never will. 479 00:20:17,425 --> 00:20:20,386 You hitched your wagon to a footnote. 480 00:20:21,679 --> 00:20:23,347 Always a pleasure, congresswoman. 481 00:20:24,390 --> 00:20:25,558 Aaron. 482 00:20:29,895 --> 00:20:30,895 [Alex] Duncan... 483 00:20:30,938 --> 00:20:32,565 Duncan, when we spoke, 484 00:20:32,690 --> 00:20:35,090 you said that you could handle the heavy lifting on my cases. 485 00:20:35,192 --> 00:20:36,485 And I am. 486 00:20:36,610 --> 00:20:38,338 Plus, I've got Parker doing depositions for you. 487 00:20:38,362 --> 00:20:39,530 Veda's filing your appeals... 488 00:20:39,655 --> 00:20:43,409 So why is Maria serrano calling me from an ice detention center? 489 00:20:43,534 --> 00:20:45,345 Because homeland security is taking advantage of the fact 490 00:20:45,369 --> 00:20:47,580 that the courts have been closed. 491 00:20:47,705 --> 00:20:49,081 [Alex sighs] 492 00:20:49,206 --> 00:20:51,375 So they're arresting anyone without a pending appeal. 493 00:20:51,500 --> 00:20:54,962 And, right, when the courts reopen, it'll be too late for us to file. 494 00:20:55,087 --> 00:20:55,921 Got it. 495 00:20:56,046 --> 00:20:57,298 Our hands are tied. 496 00:20:57,423 --> 00:20:59,133 You know what kills me about this? 497 00:20:59,258 --> 00:21:02,386 If she'd just applied for refugee status instead of asylum, 498 00:21:02,511 --> 00:21:04,889 ice wouldn't have even looked at her twice. 499 00:21:05,014 --> 00:21:07,266 If I'd just been here, if I'd been in front of this, 500 00:21:07,391 --> 00:21:09,185 - none of this would have happened. - Alex! 501 00:21:09,310 --> 00:21:10,186 You didn't abandon them. 502 00:21:10,311 --> 00:21:14,648 You had a change in circumstance in a summer-blockbuster kind of way. 503 00:21:14,774 --> 00:21:16,574 Okay, but that doesn't mean I'm gonna give up. 504 00:21:16,692 --> 00:21:19,612 Alex, you've spent a career fighting for victims, 505 00:21:19,737 --> 00:21:21,280 but you're the first lady now. 506 00:21:21,405 --> 00:21:22,490 [Alex] So? 507 00:21:26,368 --> 00:21:28,829 And that has to count for something, right? 508 00:21:34,251 --> 00:21:36,587 [Cellphone vibrates] 509 00:21:41,050 --> 00:21:42,343 [Cellphone vibrates] 510 00:21:44,470 --> 00:21:46,347 [Chuckles] 511 00:21:49,517 --> 00:21:52,144 - [Cellphone vibrates] - [Sirens wailing] 512 00:22:02,571 --> 00:22:04,740 [Sirens wailing] 513 00:22:06,242 --> 00:22:07,576 [Tires screeching] 514 00:22:07,701 --> 00:22:09,912 [Indistinct shouting] 515 00:22:21,799 --> 00:22:24,134 Mr. President, Ms. Rhodes is on the phone for you. 516 00:22:24,927 --> 00:22:26,011 Thank you. 517 00:22:27,304 --> 00:22:28,848 Yes, I'm walking to meet mufioz now. 518 00:22:28,973 --> 00:22:30,349 Would you like to speak with him? 519 00:22:30,474 --> 00:22:32,434 Yes, please, put him on the line. 520 00:22:34,937 --> 00:22:36,605 General, Emily rhodes, 521 00:22:36,730 --> 00:22:38,399 special adviser to the president. 522 00:22:38,524 --> 00:22:39,844 I have president kirkman for you. 523 00:22:43,362 --> 00:22:44,363 This is general mufioz. 524 00:22:44,488 --> 00:22:46,208 General, I wanted to thank you for taking... 525 00:22:46,240 --> 00:22:48,492 Excuse me, Mr. Kirkman, but as the commanding officer 526 00:22:48,617 --> 00:22:50,035 of the Michigan national guard, 527 00:22:50,160 --> 00:22:53,914 it is my duty to inform you we refuse the order to federalize. 528 00:22:54,039 --> 00:22:55,457 You... you can't do that. 529 00:22:55,583 --> 00:22:56,685 The president has a right... 530 00:22:56,709 --> 00:22:58,228 The Michigan state guard stands behind 531 00:22:58,252 --> 00:23:01,547 its true commander in chief, governor James Royce. 532 00:23:05,301 --> 00:23:06,301 [Receiver clicks] 533 00:23:06,385 --> 00:23:07,803 Unbelievable. 534 00:23:11,390 --> 00:23:12,850 [Alex] Is it as bad as it looks? 535 00:23:12,975 --> 00:23:15,394 Worse. Michigan's on the verge of anarchy. 536 00:23:15,519 --> 00:23:18,647 General Cochrane's pushing me to launch an attack that could kill an American. 537 00:23:18,772 --> 00:23:20,399 And I'm actually considering it. 538 00:23:22,860 --> 00:23:24,236 My god. 539 00:23:26,614 --> 00:23:29,825 I never thought I'd be in a position to decide who lives or dies. 540 00:23:29,950 --> 00:23:32,202 Oh, Tom, come here. Come here. 541 00:23:34,038 --> 00:23:36,790 Do you remember the first night that we were here, 542 00:23:36,916 --> 00:23:38,500 when we thought about running away? 543 00:23:38,626 --> 00:23:39,752 [Chuckles] 544 00:23:39,877 --> 00:23:41,128 And you said no? 545 00:23:41,253 --> 00:23:43,631 That you felt that this was something you needed to do? 546 00:23:43,756 --> 00:23:45,132 And I think you were right. 547 00:23:45,257 --> 00:23:47,343 There's too much at stake. 548 00:23:47,468 --> 00:23:50,846 If you listen to your instincts, you will do the right thing. 549 00:23:52,139 --> 00:23:53,557 Well, all I'm saying is, 550 00:23:53,682 --> 00:23:55,851 it'd be a lot easier if someone left behind a manual. 551 00:23:55,976 --> 00:23:59,772 [Laughs] I guarantee you, past presidents 552 00:23:59,897 --> 00:24:01,899 didn't have it all figured out, either. 553 00:24:02,441 --> 00:24:04,234 They were just people like you 554 00:24:04,360 --> 00:24:06,362 trying to do their best. 555 00:24:11,659 --> 00:24:13,202 Thank you. 556 00:24:15,996 --> 00:24:17,873 Hey, you came to me. 557 00:24:18,832 --> 00:24:21,293 Did you need my help with Maria serrano? 558 00:24:22,294 --> 00:24:23,170 [Sighs] 559 00:24:23,295 --> 00:24:26,882 I'm not sure that using executive privilege to do your wife a favor 560 00:24:27,007 --> 00:24:29,969 is exactly what our founding fathers had in mind. 561 00:24:30,094 --> 00:24:31,595 What other choices do you have? 562 00:24:31,720 --> 00:24:34,139 I thought of going to kimble hookstraten. 563 00:24:34,264 --> 00:24:35,349 Watch your back. 564 00:24:35,474 --> 00:24:36,600 I know. 565 00:24:37,685 --> 00:24:38,811 Ma'am. 566 00:24:39,478 --> 00:24:40,896 Sir, Emily's still waiting. 567 00:24:41,021 --> 00:24:42,606 What would you like to do? 568 00:24:45,776 --> 00:24:47,069 She's on speaker, sir. 569 00:24:47,194 --> 00:24:49,738 Em, it's time for you to get on a plane and come home. 570 00:24:49,863 --> 00:24:50,990 What? No. 571 00:24:51,115 --> 00:24:53,701 I sent you there to observe a protest, not intervene in a coup. 572 00:24:53,826 --> 00:24:55,786 Wait, just... hear me out. 573 00:24:56,620 --> 00:24:59,081 Royce is a bully, right? And how do you beat a bully? 574 00:24:59,206 --> 00:25:00,206 By standing up to him. 575 00:25:00,249 --> 00:25:01,041 We tried that. 576 00:25:01,166 --> 00:25:04,670 Well, what if we try it differently, change the rules of engagement? 577 00:25:04,795 --> 00:25:07,506 - Offer him a sit-down with you. - He'll never go for it. 578 00:25:07,631 --> 00:25:09,901 He's made it abundantly clear what he thinks about my presidency. 579 00:25:09,925 --> 00:25:11,685 He will if it's presented as his best option. 580 00:25:11,760 --> 00:25:13,640 I'm not willing to try and win a political fight 581 00:25:13,762 --> 00:25:15,681 if it puts you at risk. It's not worth it. 582 00:25:15,806 --> 00:25:18,809 I appreciate that, but I think I know a way to get him to d. C. 583 00:25:18,934 --> 00:25:20,728 I just need you to trust me. 584 00:25:26,066 --> 00:25:27,401 You promise you'll be careful. 585 00:25:27,526 --> 00:25:29,028 Yes, sir. 586 00:25:29,528 --> 00:25:31,155 [Beep] 587 00:25:34,533 --> 00:25:35,719 I can assure you the president 588 00:25:35,743 --> 00:25:38,620 is deeply committed to seeing the standoff in Michigan 589 00:25:38,746 --> 00:25:39,830 come to a peaceful end. 590 00:25:39,955 --> 00:25:42,183 [Woman] Is the president worried his standoff with governor Royce 591 00:25:42,207 --> 00:25:44,936 will damage his already tenuous relationship with the American people? 592 00:25:44,960 --> 00:25:47,188 No, the president has more important things to worry about. 593 00:25:47,212 --> 00:25:50,212 [Man] President kirkman doesn't care about earning the country's confidence? 594 00:25:50,257 --> 00:25:51,257 No, what I mean is... 595 00:25:51,925 --> 00:25:55,113 It's more important to get rid of Royce than worry whether people like him or not. 596 00:25:55,137 --> 00:25:56,698 The president wants to get rid of Royce? 597 00:25:56,722 --> 00:25:58,807 Is kirkman planning to remove a sitting governor? 598 00:25:58,932 --> 00:26:01,185 Does the president expect the governor to bow down? 599 00:26:01,310 --> 00:26:02,102 [Reporters shouting] 600 00:26:02,227 --> 00:26:03,788 Gonna get rid of an elected governor? 601 00:26:03,812 --> 00:26:04,956 I don't think that's gonna happen. 602 00:26:04,980 --> 00:26:07,066 Is the president planning an armed response? 603 00:26:07,191 --> 00:26:09,068 - Is there any indication... - Is he leaving? 604 00:26:09,193 --> 00:26:10,420 The kirkman white house, everyone. 605 00:26:10,444 --> 00:26:11,570 Wow. 606 00:26:14,907 --> 00:26:18,494 Sorry about that, everybody. Carter, uh... Carter wasn't feeling very well. 607 00:26:18,619 --> 00:26:20,162 Uh, who are you? 608 00:26:20,287 --> 00:26:22,414 My name is Seth Wright. 609 00:26:22,539 --> 00:26:24,500 I'm a speech writer. I work for the president. 610 00:26:24,625 --> 00:26:26,668 To be clear, the top news story today 611 00:26:26,794 --> 00:26:29,314 has nothing to do with president kirkman's standing in the polls 612 00:26:29,379 --> 00:26:32,007 and everything to do with the islamophobia 613 00:26:32,132 --> 00:26:35,594 jeopardizing the fundamental rights of American citizens. 614 00:26:35,719 --> 00:26:39,306 But I'm perfectly happy to answer any relevant questions one at a time. 615 00:26:40,641 --> 00:26:41,934 Yes. 616 00:26:42,059 --> 00:26:44,353 [Indistinct chatter] 617 00:26:44,478 --> 00:26:45,872 - [Cellphone ringing] - [Emily] Isaac. 618 00:26:45,896 --> 00:26:48,273 Ms. Rhodes, the police revoked our permit to protest. 619 00:26:48,398 --> 00:26:49,900 They're threatening to make arrests. 620 00:26:50,025 --> 00:26:52,653 I have a hundred people ready to march on city hall, 621 00:26:52,778 --> 00:26:54,738 but they're afraid of what will happen if they do. 622 00:26:54,822 --> 00:26:57,258 Forget about city hall. The local police aren't worth the fight. 623 00:26:57,282 --> 00:26:58,282 Ms. Rhodes, no. 624 00:26:59,034 --> 00:27:01,578 - No, we can't back down now. - I'm not asking you to. 625 00:27:01,703 --> 00:27:04,164 I'm asking you to take the fight directly to Royce. 626 00:27:04,289 --> 00:27:05,958 How quickly can you get to the airport? 627 00:27:38,323 --> 00:27:40,659 [Indistinct shouting] 628 00:27:51,753 --> 00:27:53,755 If you people don't have a permit to be here, 629 00:27:53,881 --> 00:27:55,924 you need to leave immediately! 630 00:28:01,305 --> 00:28:03,098 I want to speak to the governor! 631 00:28:03,223 --> 00:28:04,683 [Aaron] So this is it? 632 00:28:05,225 --> 00:28:07,227 This is Emily's master plan? 633 00:28:07,936 --> 00:28:10,522 How long before it turns into a Selma or Kent state? 634 00:28:10,647 --> 00:28:12,065 Come on, Aaron, you of all people 635 00:28:12,191 --> 00:28:14,067 should acknowledge this is a brilliant move. 636 00:28:14,193 --> 00:28:16,553 Governor Royce can't incite violence on national television. 637 00:28:16,653 --> 00:28:17,881 He'll lose the moral high ground. 638 00:28:17,905 --> 00:28:20,466 Well, that's assuming that bigot cares about the moral high ground. 639 00:28:20,490 --> 00:28:22,492 Governor, let's go. 640 00:28:23,994 --> 00:28:27,164 Is this really how you want today to end? With heavily armed soldiers 641 00:28:27,289 --> 00:28:31,043 dragging peaceful protestors off to jail while the nation watches? 642 00:28:31,168 --> 00:28:33,212 You won't be the hero of that story. 643 00:28:33,337 --> 00:28:34,731 You think you're pretty clever, don't you? 644 00:28:34,755 --> 00:28:36,256 I have an offer for you. 645 00:28:36,381 --> 00:28:39,760 Send them home and fly with me to DC. For a sit-down with the president. 646 00:28:39,885 --> 00:28:42,429 Claim his attention as a victory. Spin it however you want. 647 00:28:42,554 --> 00:28:44,014 Why the hell should I go with you? 648 00:28:44,139 --> 00:28:45,325 Because standing in the schoolhouse doorway 649 00:28:45,349 --> 00:28:48,352 didn't work for George Wallace, and it isn't gonna work for you. 650 00:28:48,477 --> 00:28:49,603 [Indistinct shouting] 651 00:28:50,729 --> 00:28:53,148 History will remember you for this. 652 00:28:55,609 --> 00:28:56,818 [Cellphone rings] 653 00:28:56,944 --> 00:28:58,584 Come on, governor. What are you gonna do? 654 00:29:00,739 --> 00:29:01,949 Sir... 655 00:29:02,074 --> 00:29:04,993 I'm afraid we have a second mutiny on our hands. 656 00:29:08,038 --> 00:29:10,582 We have the f-18s in... 657 00:29:11,375 --> 00:29:12,936 Mr. President, I wasn't expecting you, sir. 658 00:29:12,960 --> 00:29:14,503 That's pretty obvious, general. 659 00:29:14,628 --> 00:29:18,131 Is it true that you gave the order to take the Algerian air defenses offline? 660 00:29:18,257 --> 00:29:21,843 Yes, sir. I ordered cyb-command at fort Meade 661 00:29:21,969 --> 00:29:24,054 to set a glide path through Algerian airspace. 662 00:29:24,179 --> 00:29:27,683 Without clearing it through me or Algeria, which happens to be one of our allies. 663 00:29:27,808 --> 00:29:30,394 Correct me if I'm wrong, but is that not an act of war? 664 00:29:30,519 --> 00:29:31,579 It was necessary preparation. 665 00:29:31,603 --> 00:29:33,272 For an attack I have not authorized yet. 666 00:29:33,397 --> 00:29:35,107 You tried diplomacy. It failed. 667 00:29:35,232 --> 00:29:37,585 And now you're risking the entire country to protect one person? 668 00:29:37,609 --> 00:29:39,278 I did what needed to be done. 669 00:29:39,403 --> 00:29:40,237 Well, general... 670 00:29:40,362 --> 00:29:43,573 One day, if you become president, you can make that call. 671 00:29:43,699 --> 00:29:46,535 But as long as I am and one of our own is unaccounted for, 672 00:29:46,660 --> 00:29:47,995 we do nothing 673 00:29:48,120 --> 00:29:50,289 that will jeopardize their safety anyfunhet 674 00:29:50,414 --> 00:29:52,249 I agreed to 12 hours. 675 00:29:52,374 --> 00:29:55,043 These terrorists came to our home. They killed our people. 676 00:29:55,168 --> 00:29:56,962 Any sacrifices we make 677 00:29:57,087 --> 00:29:58,807 to eradicate them from the face of the earth 678 00:29:58,880 --> 00:30:00,132 are sacrifices worth making. 679 00:30:00,257 --> 00:30:02,050 When a snake's in your kitchen, 680 00:30:02,175 --> 00:30:04,970 you don't invite it to dinner, you cut off its head. 681 00:30:06,430 --> 00:30:08,348 You make a good point, general. 682 00:30:11,435 --> 00:30:13,729 And seeing that this is my kitchen... 683 00:30:14,855 --> 00:30:17,482 I am relieving you of your command, effective immediately. 684 00:30:17,607 --> 00:30:20,027 - What? - General, you are fired. 685 00:30:37,294 --> 00:30:39,796 The president is grateful you've agreed to speak with him. 686 00:30:39,921 --> 00:30:41,173 Didn't have much of a choice. 687 00:30:42,466 --> 00:30:45,218 Look, I know you think I'm a bad man, Ms. Rhodes, 688 00:30:45,344 --> 00:30:47,613 but the christians and the Jews didn't blow up the capitol 689 00:30:47,637 --> 00:30:50,640 or run planes into the twin towers. Muslims did. 690 00:30:50,766 --> 00:30:52,601 No, sir, extremists did. 691 00:30:53,477 --> 00:30:56,563 And persecuting innocent people won't make any of us safer. 692 00:30:56,688 --> 00:30:58,648 [Chuckles] You're just like your boss, aren't you? 693 00:30:58,732 --> 00:31:01,818 You think you know better than those of us with decades of experience. 694 00:31:01,943 --> 00:31:03,653 In the years that I've known Tom kirkman, 695 00:31:03,779 --> 00:31:06,740 I have found him to be thoughtful and reasonable. 696 00:31:06,865 --> 00:31:08,992 If you give him a chance, I think you will, too. 697 00:31:12,162 --> 00:31:15,165 Rest looks great. Just get rid of those two paragraphs, move that up. 698 00:31:15,290 --> 00:31:17,185 [Aaron] You hear the rumor? There's a rising star 699 00:31:17,209 --> 00:31:18,919 in the white house communications office. 700 00:31:19,044 --> 00:31:20,796 That's cold, man. 701 00:31:20,921 --> 00:31:24,549 Thank you. That poor guy is probably halfway to dubuque by now. 702 00:31:24,674 --> 00:31:25,759 I was talking about you. 703 00:31:25,884 --> 00:31:28,112 You know, half the press corps just threatened to forfeit 704 00:31:28,136 --> 00:31:30,806 their credentials if I didn't hire you as his replacement. 705 00:31:30,931 --> 00:31:32,291 You want me to be press secretary? 706 00:31:33,266 --> 00:31:34,768 Don't look so surprised. 707 00:31:34,893 --> 00:31:37,437 This administration can use someone like you 708 00:31:37,562 --> 00:31:39,398 standing up there at the podium every day. 709 00:31:39,523 --> 00:31:41,358 What do you mean, someone like me? 710 00:31:41,483 --> 00:31:43,777 What, you're gonna make me say it? 711 00:31:45,112 --> 00:31:46,446 You're smart. You're likable. 712 00:31:46,571 --> 00:31:49,241 - You're quick on your feet. - Okay. 713 00:31:49,366 --> 00:31:51,535 By that definition, so is a dalmatian. Why me? 714 00:31:53,161 --> 00:31:55,414 You're also the son of Muslim immigrants 715 00:31:55,539 --> 00:31:58,959 at a time when American people associate the word islam with terrorism. 716 00:31:59,084 --> 00:32:02,129 Now, as press secretary, you can help change that perception. 717 00:32:02,254 --> 00:32:04,923 You want to parade me around as the president's friendly Muslim? 718 00:32:05,048 --> 00:32:07,527 If that's what it takes to start changing hearts and minds, yes. 719 00:32:07,551 --> 00:32:08,736 - Unbelievable. - Hey, this is Washington. 720 00:32:08,760 --> 00:32:10,762 You seize opportunity when it presents itself, 721 00:32:10,887 --> 00:32:13,640 whether you like the motives behind it or not. 722 00:32:13,765 --> 00:32:14,766 [Chuckles] 723 00:32:17,060 --> 00:32:18,460 - Just take the job, man. - Or what? 724 00:32:18,520 --> 00:32:20,840 You're gonna find somebody else who looks like me to do it? 725 00:32:20,939 --> 00:32:22,023 Get out of my office. 726 00:32:23,817 --> 00:32:24,985 All right. 727 00:32:29,781 --> 00:32:31,199 I'm moved by Maria's story, 728 00:32:31,324 --> 00:32:33,034 but I don't know what I can do. 729 00:32:33,160 --> 00:32:35,328 Congress is comprised of two people now, 730 00:32:35,454 --> 00:32:38,248 one of whom's barely out of the hospital. 731 00:32:38,373 --> 00:32:42,502 Even if we could change policy, it would take months, if not years. 732 00:32:42,627 --> 00:32:44,939 But you were on the subcommittee of immigration and border security. 733 00:32:44,963 --> 00:32:46,673 Why don't you just come out and ask me 734 00:32:46,798 --> 00:32:50,010 what you came here to ask me, Mrs. Kirkman? 735 00:32:50,135 --> 00:32:52,888 If you call Maria as a witness before your subcommittee 736 00:32:53,013 --> 00:32:54,373 when the new congress is seated... 737 00:32:54,431 --> 00:32:56,349 And she would be granted immunity, 738 00:32:56,475 --> 00:32:59,019 as long as she's expected to testify. 739 00:32:59,144 --> 00:33:03,064 If I call her to this hypothetical hearing... 740 00:33:03,773 --> 00:33:06,193 I would be doing so as a favor to you, ma'am. 741 00:33:06,318 --> 00:33:08,153 - And I'd be very grateful. - A favor 742 00:33:08,278 --> 00:33:10,530 that I hope you would return one day, 743 00:33:10,655 --> 00:33:11,823 should I need it. 744 00:33:11,948 --> 00:33:14,117 So you're saying I'd owe you. 745 00:33:14,242 --> 00:33:16,369 We all want to do the right thing, Mrs. Kirkman. 746 00:33:16,953 --> 00:33:19,706 But the right thing is seldom free. 747 00:33:21,958 --> 00:33:23,960 [Grunting] 748 00:33:25,003 --> 00:33:26,546 So, I got your e-mail. 749 00:33:27,297 --> 00:33:29,883 So this morning, you were obsessed with the capitol bombing, 750 00:33:30,008 --> 00:33:31,718 and now you want to be reassigned? 751 00:33:31,843 --> 00:33:34,179 I went back to macleish. You were right. 752 00:33:34,304 --> 00:33:36,139 Everything he said checked out. 753 00:33:36,264 --> 00:33:39,351 He had a good reason for not being in his seat when the bomb went off. 754 00:33:41,102 --> 00:33:42,395 I tried to tear his story apart. 755 00:33:42,521 --> 00:33:46,566 I talked to mall security in Oregon. I got phone records. 756 00:33:46,691 --> 00:33:49,694 I wanted him to be guilty of something 757 00:33:49,819 --> 00:33:52,113 so I could blame him for surviving when no one else did! 758 00:33:52,239 --> 00:33:54,324 [Breathing heavily] 759 00:34:04,251 --> 00:34:06,169 You know what the truth is? 760 00:34:08,672 --> 00:34:12,592 The truth is that Peter macleish is just a lucky guy. 761 00:34:14,219 --> 00:34:15,554 He survived, and Scott didn't, 762 00:34:15,679 --> 00:34:17,847 and I need to start dealing with that. 763 00:34:19,057 --> 00:34:20,100 That's fair. 764 00:34:20,976 --> 00:34:25,772 You know, you... are a pain in my ass more often than you're not. 765 00:34:27,190 --> 00:34:30,694 But you are also passionate... And persistent. 766 00:34:30,819 --> 00:34:33,071 And that's what makes you one of the best agents I have. 767 00:34:33,196 --> 00:34:34,476 I could be just as passionate... 768 00:34:35,490 --> 00:34:36,783 Working cyber crimes, 769 00:34:36,908 --> 00:34:38,910 or healthcare fraud. 770 00:34:39,035 --> 00:34:40,036 Send me to Michigan. 771 00:34:40,161 --> 00:34:42,205 I'll work on civil-rights violations there. 772 00:34:44,082 --> 00:34:45,625 [Sighs] All right. 773 00:34:45,750 --> 00:34:47,710 If you want the transfer, I'll put in the request. 774 00:34:47,752 --> 00:34:49,671 But do me a favor: You sleep on this. 775 00:34:49,796 --> 00:34:52,591 Because I know you, and you're gonna hate yourself 776 00:34:52,716 --> 00:34:55,635 if you quit just because it got hard. 777 00:35:01,516 --> 00:35:02,809 [Door opens] 778 00:35:02,934 --> 00:35:05,145 [Punches landing] 779 00:35:05,270 --> 00:35:06,813 [Grunting] 780 00:35:06,938 --> 00:35:08,898 [Indistinct conversations] 781 00:35:15,739 --> 00:35:18,158 President kirkman, governor Royce. 782 00:35:18,283 --> 00:35:19,951 Welcome to Washington, DC. 783 00:35:20,076 --> 00:35:21,161 Thank you. 784 00:35:21,286 --> 00:35:24,623 Took some doing, but I had a very nice conversation with your special advisor. 785 00:35:25,540 --> 00:35:28,335 And I welcome this chance for an honest and open dialogue. 786 00:35:28,460 --> 00:35:30,795 I think you'll find I'm not gonna be very flexible on this. 787 00:35:30,920 --> 00:35:33,173 You see, I believe that all Americans, 788 00:35:33,298 --> 00:35:34,966 regardless of race or religion, 789 00:35:35,091 --> 00:35:38,386 should be afforded and protected by the same inalienable rights. 790 00:35:38,511 --> 00:35:40,221 - If I may... - You may not. 791 00:35:40,347 --> 00:35:41,667 Governor, you violated the rights 792 00:35:41,723 --> 00:35:43,683 of the citizens of Michigan, and today, 793 00:35:43,808 --> 00:35:46,968 you conspired with the national guard to defy a direct order from the president. 794 00:35:47,520 --> 00:35:48,313 James Royce, 795 00:35:48,438 --> 00:35:51,250 I'm placing you under arrest for treason against the United States of America. 796 00:35:51,274 --> 00:35:52,400 Marshals. 797 00:35:55,278 --> 00:35:56,988 [Royce] Reasonable and thoughtful, huh? 798 00:36:08,458 --> 00:36:11,878 Mr. President, you lied to me. You said 799 00:36:12,003 --> 00:36:15,048 you'd trust me to fix this, and I did. He was ready to talk to you. 800 00:36:15,173 --> 00:36:17,777 The governor was using a national tragedy to further his own agenda. 801 00:36:17,801 --> 00:36:19,469 He broke the law, he's going to jail. 802 00:36:19,594 --> 00:36:23,264 I told him he could count on you to be reasonable and just. 803 00:36:24,766 --> 00:36:27,006 [Exhales sharply] Did you know that during the civil war, 804 00:36:27,060 --> 00:36:29,312 President Lincoln suspended habeas corpus 805 00:36:29,437 --> 00:36:32,524 and arrested a legislator for trying to block union troops 806 00:36:32,649 --> 00:36:33,733 from going south? 807 00:36:33,858 --> 00:36:35,735 I did what I thought was best. 808 00:36:35,860 --> 00:36:36,861 For yourself. 809 00:36:36,986 --> 00:36:38,780 No, for the country. 810 00:36:38,905 --> 00:36:41,050 And I sent a message to every other governor who thinks 811 00:36:41,074 --> 00:36:42,968 they can question the legitimacy of this presidency. 812 00:36:42,992 --> 00:36:45,036 And anyone who thinks that they can usurp that 813 00:36:45,161 --> 00:36:47,747 needs to know that they will face the consequences. 814 00:36:47,872 --> 00:36:51,167 You did a great job, and I'm proud of you. 815 00:36:51,292 --> 00:36:53,294 I'm starting to realize more than I ever wanted to 816 00:36:53,420 --> 00:36:56,423 that doing the right thing doesn't always make you feel good. 817 00:36:59,718 --> 00:37:01,136 [Aaron] Mr. President. 818 00:37:03,054 --> 00:37:04,931 Sir, I have an update on serafian. 819 00:37:05,056 --> 00:37:06,056 Good, so he's safe. 820 00:37:06,099 --> 00:37:08,380 A body was just delivered on the embassy steps in Algiers. 821 00:37:08,435 --> 00:37:09,644 We're awaiting an ID. 822 00:37:10,353 --> 00:37:12,856 - Ride with me. - Sir. 823 00:37:14,357 --> 00:37:17,277 [Keys clacking] 824 00:37:22,615 --> 00:37:25,577 Mr. President! You're here late. 825 00:37:25,702 --> 00:37:27,454 Well, technically, I live here, so... 826 00:37:27,579 --> 00:37:29,557 It appears you're the one who's here late. Please, sit. 827 00:37:29,581 --> 00:37:31,291 Thank you, sir. 828 00:37:31,416 --> 00:37:33,418 [Breathes deeply] 829 00:37:33,543 --> 00:37:36,171 Aaron told me that you turned down the job of press secretary. 830 00:37:36,296 --> 00:37:37,714 I did, sir. 831 00:37:37,839 --> 00:37:40,133 It's a shame. I was the one who offered it. 832 00:37:41,092 --> 00:37:43,219 Sir... with all due respect, 833 00:37:43,344 --> 00:37:45,744 I felt there were other people far more qualified than I was. 834 00:37:45,847 --> 00:37:47,348 Rosemary Jones, for example, 835 00:37:47,474 --> 00:37:49,243 has three years experience on senator Ford's staff... 836 00:37:49,267 --> 00:37:52,145 Carter had a pretty good résumé, too, and look how that turned out. 837 00:37:54,022 --> 00:37:57,317 Aaron's motivations were political, but mine were simple. 838 00:37:57,442 --> 00:37:59,944 I was just looking for the right person for the job. 839 00:38:00,987 --> 00:38:03,698 Today's crisis was racially motivated. 840 00:38:05,074 --> 00:38:07,118 Tomorrow's could be gun control, a women's issue. 841 00:38:07,243 --> 00:38:10,079 I just wanted to have someone on the podium that I respected. 842 00:38:12,874 --> 00:38:14,626 Come on, Seth, don't make me beg. 843 00:38:15,585 --> 00:38:17,128 Can I count on you? 844 00:38:17,253 --> 00:38:19,464 It would be my honor, Mr. President. 845 00:38:20,298 --> 00:38:21,549 Good. 846 00:38:22,592 --> 00:38:25,112 'Cause if you thought today was intense, I'm gonna need you tomorrow. 847 00:38:25,136 --> 00:38:26,471 Why? What's going on tomorrow? 848 00:38:27,305 --> 00:38:29,349 I can't tell you, 'cause it's classified. 849 00:38:30,350 --> 00:38:31,935 But I'll let you know when it happens. 850 00:38:35,313 --> 00:38:36,689 Get some rest. 851 00:38:36,815 --> 00:38:38,650 Thank you, sir. Good night. 852 00:38:38,775 --> 00:38:40,360 Thank you. 853 00:38:42,612 --> 00:38:44,739 [Exhales sharply] 854 00:38:44,864 --> 00:38:46,324 [Knock on door] 855 00:38:47,742 --> 00:38:49,285 I need you to be straight with me. 856 00:38:50,328 --> 00:38:51,496 Arresting governor Royce, 857 00:38:51,621 --> 00:38:52,701 tell me that was your idea. 858 00:38:52,789 --> 00:38:56,209 I wish I could take the credit for that, but that was all kirkman. 859 00:38:56,334 --> 00:38:59,420 Look, honestly, I didn't think he had it in him. 860 00:39:00,964 --> 00:39:03,007 Still got that bottle? 861 00:39:03,132 --> 00:39:04,342 Yeah. 862 00:39:05,343 --> 00:39:07,345 He's turning into a different person. 863 00:39:07,971 --> 00:39:10,056 I mean, unless I didn't really know him before. 864 00:39:10,181 --> 00:39:11,057 Look, Emily... 865 00:39:11,182 --> 00:39:13,226 This isn't hud anymore. 866 00:39:13,351 --> 00:39:16,354 Your boss is the most powerful man in the world. 867 00:39:16,479 --> 00:39:19,315 And he's gonna do things that you might not agree with. 868 00:39:19,440 --> 00:39:23,319 And you need to be ready for that, because it is your job, 869 00:39:23,444 --> 00:39:27,198 which, if I haven't said before, you happen to be pretty damn good at. 870 00:39:29,576 --> 00:39:32,495 Sorry, I didn't realize you were capable of giving compliments. 871 00:39:32,620 --> 00:39:34,340 Guess I'm learning a lot about people today. 872 00:39:34,414 --> 00:39:36,332 And to think I was worried about you. 873 00:39:37,375 --> 00:39:38,251 You were! 874 00:39:38,376 --> 00:39:39,252 [Chuckles] I knew it. 875 00:39:39,377 --> 00:39:40,377 Not that worried. 876 00:39:40,420 --> 00:39:42,922 Just... mildly concerned, is all. 877 00:39:43,047 --> 00:39:45,550 [Clears throat] Shut up and pour me a drink. 878 00:39:48,887 --> 00:39:51,264 [Glass clinking] 879 00:39:51,389 --> 00:39:52,974 [Indistinct conversations] 880 00:39:53,099 --> 00:39:55,369 Good evening. Thank you all for, uh, staying so late tonight. 881 00:39:55,393 --> 00:39:57,270 I know we've called you in a few times today. 882 00:39:57,395 --> 00:39:59,814 Uh, just a reminder, my name is Seth Wright. 883 00:39:59,939 --> 00:40:03,359 Uh, earlier tonight, I was named white house press secretary. 884 00:40:04,527 --> 00:40:07,780 You were very tough on my predecessor, so I know you're gonna take it easy on me. 885 00:40:07,906 --> 00:40:09,407 [Laughter] 886 00:40:10,491 --> 00:40:13,620 Uh, to be honest, I didn't want this job. 887 00:40:14,412 --> 00:40:15,830 But we live in a time 888 00:40:15,955 --> 00:40:19,834 in which we're called upon to serve in ways we didn't anticipate. 889 00:40:19,959 --> 00:40:21,878 None of us is perfect. 890 00:40:23,046 --> 00:40:27,050 But we do our best because this house is worthy of our best. 891 00:40:29,052 --> 00:40:32,597 We trust our instincts as we fight our daily fights. 892 00:40:33,765 --> 00:40:34,891 Some we 7! Win. 893 00:40:35,975 --> 00:40:37,435 Some we won't. 894 00:40:39,145 --> 00:40:41,272 And some we'll only know in time. 895 00:40:45,401 --> 00:40:47,111 But we leave each night 896 00:40:47,236 --> 00:40:50,782 hopeful that today's sacrifices have been worth it, 897 00:40:50,907 --> 00:40:53,660 that our instincts have not led us astray, 898 00:40:55,662 --> 00:40:58,706 and that our best... Has been good enough. 899 00:41:00,083 --> 00:41:01,125 Thanks for indulging me. 900 00:41:01,250 --> 00:41:03,270 While I have you here, a couple of quick announcements, 901 00:41:03,294 --> 00:41:04,796 and then you can get some sleep. 902 00:41:04,921 --> 00:41:06,631 [Insects chirping] 903 00:41:17,266 --> 00:41:18,393 [Cellphone vibrating] 904 00:41:22,313 --> 00:41:24,190 - [Sighs] - [Beep] 905 00:41:24,315 --> 00:41:25,817 This is agent Wells. 906 00:41:26,901 --> 00:41:28,194 [Woman] Find room 105. 907 00:41:28,319 --> 00:41:30,029 Wait, who is this? 908 00:41:30,154 --> 00:41:31,698 Find room 105 909 00:41:31,823 --> 00:41:34,867 and you'll understand more about Peter macleish. 910 00:41:34,993 --> 00:41:36,869 - Hello? - [Woman hangs up] 911 00:41:36,995 --> 00:41:38,871 Wait, hello?! 912 00:41:38,997 --> 00:41:41,165 [Breathing heavily] 913 00:41:43,584 --> 00:41:45,503 [Indistinct conversations] 914 00:41:52,135 --> 00:41:54,679 - Mr. President. - [Everyone] Mr. President. 915 00:41:54,804 --> 00:41:55,804 Sir! 916 00:41:55,847 --> 00:41:58,016 [Tom breathes deeply] 917 00:41:59,559 --> 00:42:02,103 Did we get a positive ID on serafian's body yet? 918 00:42:02,228 --> 00:42:03,980 Yes, sir, it's been confirmed. 919 00:42:07,650 --> 00:42:10,028 That tragedy lands at my door. 920 00:42:11,112 --> 00:42:12,280 I'm sorry. 921 00:42:13,364 --> 00:42:14,157 Admiral chernow, 922 00:42:14,282 --> 00:42:15,575 you are in command. 923 00:42:15,700 --> 00:42:18,244 I would like to proceed with the attack in Algeria as planned. 924 00:42:18,369 --> 00:42:19,704 Sir? 925 00:42:20,663 --> 00:42:22,957 Admiral... prepare us for war.