A top government official named designated survivor to preserve the presidential line of succession in the event of a ...

The so-called "designated survivor" is a person in the presidential line of succession that is intentionally not in ...

A government official is chosen as the designated survivor during high-profile political events to maintain the presidential ...

For a brief period, while the rest of the government is gathered together, a designated survivor is kept away to ensure ...

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins will serve as designated survivor during President Donald Trump’s joint address to ...

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins was appointed the Designated Survivor during President Donald Trump's State of ...

Doug Collins, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, is reportedly serving as the designated survivor during President Trump's ...

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins is the designated survivor for President Donald Trump‘s speech to a joint session of ...

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins is this year’s designated survivor, according to a White House official, retreating ...

The concept of a "designated survivor" has inspired intrigue and mystery for decades, even inspiring a TV show. But what does the role entail?

Who is a designated survivor? How is he or she chosen and when can he or she replace the US president? Here’s all you need to ...