Inside Trump’s war bunker where Obama once watched Bin Laden killed in real time

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1. The White House Situation Room has long captivated the public as the nerve centre of American crisis management – a high-security hub where some of the most consequential national security decisions in US history are made.

   Its aura of urgency and gravity is amplified by historic images of former presidents and top officials poring over maps and intelligence reports during moments of global significance.

   It is where, in recent days, [Donald Trump](https://inews.co.uk/news/world/trump-has-bought-himself-two-weeks-to-win-back-angry-maga-movement-3761309?ico=in-line_link) convened several high-level meetings to discuss the conflict in the Middle East and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

   “It’s like being in a capsule where thought is concentrated and the closest calls have to be made. You feel that when you’re in the room,” said George Stephanopoulos, White House communications director under President Bill Clinton.

   “The Sit Room is really three things: a place; a process that people use to handle crises; and the people who do it,” he said.

   “Twenty-four hours a day, the staff and officers are taking in information from all over the world, public and private intelligence, digging through it, and figuring out what needs to be brought to the attention of the president and his top aides.”

   # How officials are scrambled

   The secure, high-tech command centre – a bunker under the West Wing of the White House – is designed to provide the president and senior officials with real-time information and communications during crises.

   It serves as the hub for monitoring national security threats, coordinating responses to emergencies, and managing critical government operations.

   Equipped with advanced audiovisual technology and secure communication lines, the room allows for seamless interaction between the president, advisers, military leaders and intelligence agencies, ensuring swift informed decision-making.

   Typically, meetings in the Situation Room will involve the president, the National Security Advisor, the Secretary of Defence, the Secretary of State, the Director of National Intelligence, and key military and intelligence officials.

   Depending on the nature of the crisis or issue, other cabinet members or agency heads may also be present.

   This group works together to assess incoming intelligence, discuss strategic options, and coordinate government responses. The presence of multiple high-level experts ensures that the President receives a comprehensive view of the situation from different perspectives before making critical decisions.

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