Can a US President order military action after death according to the Constitution?
President Donald Trump stated that he has directed American officials to carry out a major military strike against Iran should the nation manage to kill him. Under the US Constitution, however, a president’s role as commander-in-chief is limited to their time in office. Once a president passes away, executive authority is transferred to their successor, which means it is not legally possible for a president to issue military orders beyond the grave.