Immediate Response
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1. Confirmation and Attribution:
• The government would prioritize confirming the source of the attack, using intelligence, satellite imagery, and forensic evidence from the blast site.
• Agencies like the CIA, FBI, and NSA would collaborate to ensure accurate attribution.
2. Public Communication:
• The President would address the nation, outlining initial findings while emphasizing unity and resilience.
• Martial law or emergency powers might be enacted to manage domestic unrest and maintain order.
3. Military Posturing:
• The U.S. would elevate its defense posture to DEFCON 2 or DEFCON 1, indicating readiness for military action, including nuclear retaliation if justified.
• Strategic forces would be deployed to key locations worldwide to deter further attacks.

Short-Term Retaliation

1. Strikes and Military Operations:
• Conventional or nuclear strikes could target facilities or leadership of the responsible nation or group.
• Special operations forces might conduct raids to neutralize those directly involved.
2. Allied Mobilization:
• NATO and other allies would likely coordinate responses, including joint military actions, sanctions, and intelligence sharing.
3. Cyber Warfare:
• Massive cyberattacks would aim to cripple the adversary’s infrastructure, communications, and military capabilities.

Geopolitical and Domestic Measures

1. Sanctions and Isolation:
• The U.S. would push for global sanctions to economically and politically isolate the responsible party.
• International coalitions might be formed to rebuild trust and enforce nonproliferation measures.
2. Homeland Security:
• Domestic security would tighten drastically, with widespread surveillance, checkpoints, and expanded counterterrorism operations.
3. Rebuilding and Reassurance:
• The government would allocate resources for disaster recovery, provide aid to survivors, and ensure citizens’ safety.

Long-Term Implications

1. Nuclear Doctrine Revisions:
• The U.S. might revise its nuclear posture, emphasizing preemptive strikes or expanded deterrence.
2. Geopolitical Shifts:
• Relations with non-aligned nations could shift dramatically, potentially leading to new alliances or conflicts.
3. Global Security Realignment:
• Worldwide nuclear nonproliferation

The possibility of a shotgun approach hit all suspected adversaries whether provable or not..then


EXPECT RETALIATION
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The President would address the nation, outlining initial findings while emphasizing unity and resilience.

Bullshit, not Biden.

This all is definitely a lead-up and a build-up to Trump taking office in January.

If they are in fact sniffing for a nuke or dirty bomb--it is no coincidence with it and Trump winning the election. A detonation in DC or NYC would toss this country into total chaos and derail anything and everything on Trump's agenda--if not to dispose of him entirely... which is another bag of worms entirely (see Matt Bracken's "What I saw at the coup" for a preview of what would unfold.

I agree... Shinny with your point of view.

The threats are real as are the many dire scenarios that are coming forth in the media.
What's happening is a once in a lifetime occurrence.