Watchdog to Review ‘Nuclear Football’ Safety

CNN: “The Department of Defense inspector general is launching a review of the Pentagon’s and White House’s ability to keep the ‘nuclear football’ secure during a crisis, following an incident on January 6 when rioters came within 100 feet of the backup ‘football.’”

“The inspector general will evaluate the policies and procedures around the Presidential Emergency Satchel, also known as the ‘nuclear football,’ in the event that it is ‘lost, stolen, or compromised,’ according to an announcement from the DoD IG’s office.”