If the USA was preparing for WW3, what steps would the President take?

[rolypoly]

Would he cut imports from the enemy?  Would he deport "illegals"?  There were some other "steps" i though of too, but cant recall at bedtime.  But if the USA went to war, trade w the "enemy" would stop.  Could this be preemptive, an effort to soften the blow before the missiles fly?  And I have heard China has many "sleepers" in the USA.  Are they being deported along w "MS13" types?  If USA goes to "real" War w China/Russia/Iran/etc,  wouldn't they cut trade and focus on domestic production?  Could He be taking steps to advance prep the country?  

 

oops, i probably posted this to the wrong forum topic

Edited May 1 by rolypoly

[Brandon]

The US president might start by withdrawing from the international nuclear treaty (INF treaty), bolster up NATO military by pressuring allies to increase their spending on it, expand the power of the executive branch of the federal government, and maybe throw in a bombing of Iran in there too… oh…

 

Spoiler

spoiler Trump has done all of those things

 

[Tortuga]

How does the current relationship with Canada and Mexico fit in that scenario?

[jdcarlson]

Based on his performance to date, he would brag about how he was going to win any war.

 

Then he would go to Florida to play golf.

 

Thanks,

 

Jim

[Shawnster]

ChatGPT says... 

 

If the President of the United States were preparing the nation for World War III, the steps would be sweeping, complex, and both military and civilian in nature. These actions would fall under legal, political, military, economic, and societal domains. Here's a breakdown of the most likely steps:

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### 1. **Consult and Coordinate with Allies**

* Immediate communication with NATO and other strategic partners.
* Activation of collective defense agreements (e.g., NATO Article 5, mutual defense pacts in Asia-Pacific).
* Coordination on joint military strategy, intelligence sharing, and force deployment.

### 2. **Mobilization of the U.S. Military**

* **Deployment of Forces**: Strategic positioning of troops, ships, submarines, and aircraft globally.
* **Increased Readiness**: Moving to DEFCON 2 or 1 (Defense Readiness Condition), depending on the threat.
* **National Guard and Reserves**: Activation of reserve and National Guard units.
* **Nuclear Posture**: Possible alerting or repositioning of nuclear triad elements.

### 3. **Use of Emergency Powers**

* Invocation of the **War Powers Resolution**, the **Defense Production Act**, and **National Emergencies Act** to:

  * Control manufacturing and supply chains.
  * Prioritize military contracts.
  * Seize or direct resources essential to the war effort.

### 4. **Public Address and Civil Preparedness**

* A major televised address to the nation to explain the threat, the rationale for war readiness, and expected sacrifices.
* Reinforcement or reestablishment of **civil defense infrastructure** (e.g., fallout shelters, emergency broadcast systems).
* Guidance on emergency supplies, evacuation plans, and civil behavior under wartime.

### 5. **Economic and Industrial War Footing**

* Conversion of civilian industries to military production.
* Rationing of fuel, food, or key materials if necessary.
* Freeze or reallocation of strategic materials (e.g., semiconductors, rare earths).
* Potential implementation of **wartime tax increases** or issuance of **war bonds**.

### 6. **Cyber and Infrastructure Defense**

* Hardening of electrical grids, communication networks, and financial systems.
* Preemptive cyber operations against adversary infrastructure.
* Civilian coordination on cyber hygiene and response to cyberattacks.

### 7. **Intelligence and Surveillance Expansion**

* Surge in domestic and international intelligence collection.
* Increased surveillance of foreign nationals and critical infrastructure.
* Possible expansion of counterintelligence operations and vetting of critical industries.

### 8. **Border and Homeland Security**

* Heightened security at borders, ports, and airports.
* Increased military and DHS presence domestically.
* Potential restrictions on travel, especially to/from adversary nations.

### 9. **Legal and Constitutional Measures**

* Possibility of martial law in extreme cases.
* Suspension of certain civil liberties (e.g., under the **Patriot Act** or new emergency laws).
* Expanded detention powers for suspected enemy agents or saboteurs.

### 10. **Diplomatic Measures**

* Final attempts to de-escalate via the UN or direct diplomacy.
* Expulsion of diplomats from hostile nations.
* Sanctions and economic warfare measures.

---

These steps would unfold based on the nature and immediacy of the threat. The U.S. government has contingency plans (e.g., **CONPLANs**, **COG/COOP** for continuity of government) that would guide much of this response.

 

[Cool.As.Ice]

5 minutes ago, Shawnster said:

ChatGPT says... 

 

If the President of the United States were preparing the nation for World War III, the steps would be sweeping, complex, and both military and civilian in nature. These actions would fall under legal, political, military, economic, and societal domains. Here's a breakdown of the most likely steps:

---

### 1. **Consult and Coordinate with Allies**

* Immediate communication with NATO and other strategic partners.
* Activation of collective defense agreements (e.g., NATO Article 5, mutual defense pacts in Asia-Pacific).
* Coordination on joint military strategy, intelligence sharing, and force deployment.

### 2. **Mobilization of the U.S. Military**

* **Deployment of Forces**: Strategic positioning of troops, ships, submarines, and aircraft globally.
* **Increased Readiness**: Moving to DEFCON 2 or 1 (Defense Readiness Condition), depending on the threat.
* **National Guard and Reserves**: Activation of reserve and National Guard units.
* **Nuclear Posture**: Possible alerting or repositioning of nuclear triad elements.

### 3. **Use of Emergency Powers**

* Invocation of the **War Powers Resolution**, the **Defense Production Act**, and **National Emergencies Act** to:

  * Control manufacturing and supply chains.
  * Prioritize military contracts.
  * Seize or direct resources essential to the war effort.

### 4. **Public Address and Civil Preparedness**

* A major televised address to the nation to explain the threat, the rationale for war readiness, and expected sacrifices.
* Reinforcement or reestablishment of **civil defense infrastructure** (e.g., fallout shelters, emergency broadcast systems).
* Guidance on emergency supplies, evacuation plans, and civil behavior under wartime.

### 5. **Economic and Industrial War Footing**

* Conversion of civilian industries to military production.
* Rationing of fuel, food, or key materials if necessary.
* Freeze or reallocation of strategic materials (e.g., semiconductors, rare earths).
* Potential implementation of **wartime tax increases** or issuance of **war bonds**.

### 6. **Cyber and Infrastructure Defense**

* Hardening of electrical grids, communication networks, and financial systems.
* Preemptive cyber operations against adversary infrastructure.
* Civilian coordination on cyber hygiene and response to cyberattacks.

### 7. **Intelligence and Surveillance Expansion**

* Surge in domestic and international intelligence collection.
* Increased surveillance of foreign nationals and critical infrastructure.
* Possible expansion of counterintelligence operations and vetting of critical industries.

### 8. **Border and Homeland Security**

* Heightened security at borders, ports, and airports.
* Increased military and DHS presence domestically.
* Potential restrictions on travel, especially to/from adversary nations.

### 9. **Legal and Constitutional Measures**

* Possibility of martial law in extreme cases.
* Suspension of certain civil liberties (e.g., under the **Patriot Act** or new emergency laws).
* Expanded detention powers for suspected enemy agents or saboteurs.

### 10. **Diplomatic Measures**

* Final attempts to de-escalate via the UN or direct diplomacy.
* Expulsion of diplomats from hostile nations.
* Sanctions and economic warfare measures.

---

These steps would unfold based on the nature and immediacy of the threat. The U.S. government has contingency plans (e.g., **CONPLANs**, **COG/COOP** for continuity of government) that would guide much of this response.

 

Or it could be much more simpler than that; instead of screwing around with all the red tape; he could just be like “the heck with it” and press the nuclear button and destroy Russia, and end the war before it begins. Problem solved, right!

Edited May 3 by Cool.As.Ice

[Tortuga]

6 hours ago, Cool.As.Ice said:

Or it could be much more simpler than that; instead of screwing around with all the red tape; he could just be like “the heck with it” and press the nuclear button and destroy Russia, and end the war before it begins. Problem solved, right!