Hypothetical Foreign-Built Bomb

Bartlet cites this imagined explosive device—constructed in a foreign nation and smuggled into the United States—as core rationale for his humanitarian intervention doctrine. Senior staff huddles in the Outer Oval Office at night: Josh frets leaks, Toby warns of backlash, Will backs the principle, C.J. readies press response, Charlie stands by, all jolted from routine into doctrinal crisis management.