Object

Situation Room Credentials Screen

Leo scans Jordan's file and photograph on this glowing screen in the Situation Room. He methodically verifies her international-law expertise against its details during their consultation. The display anchors the shift from banter to confession about U.S. forces killing Shareef, with Margaret's interruption underscoring the moment's gravity.

2 appearances

Purpose

Display Jordan's file and picture to support credential vetting in legal consultation

Significance

Enables President Bartlet's authorized review of Jordan's qualifications, framing the revelation of Shareef's assassination as professional counsel rather than leak

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S4E3 · College Kids

Authorized Contact and the Quiet Confession

The Situation Room credentials screen displays Jordan's résumé pages; it structures the interaction, allowing Leo to pace the vetting and use documentary authority to frame the conversation as official.

Before: Idle but accessible within the Situation Room's systems.

After: Active display used during the exchange; remains available for subsequent review.

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S4E3 · College Kids

Authorized Confession: Leo Admits U.S. Assassinated Shareef

The Situation Room credentials screen displays Jordan's résumé and photograph, enabling Leo's rapid, public vetting and punctuating the shift from small talk to formal confession—an authoritative visual anchor for the conversation.

Before: Active and ready in the Situation Room, awaiting documents to display.

After: Continues to display Jordan's credentials as the meeting ends and she is shown out.

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