For example, if it’s discovered that the person driving the car was distracted or inebriated, how does the President respond?
As far as what decisions Tom may be asked to make during this time remain a mystery, as Designated Survivor is jumping into some previously uncharted territory.
Many advocacy groups would surely look to the President for tougher regulations or penalties towards future offenders, which could always stir up some controversy.
Only 3 First Ladies have died while the President of the United States has been in office, and none of them were in a car accident– which has to have some interesting implications.