Trump needs a "designated survivor" for speech to Congress. Here's how it works. (1 Viewer)

[Politics - CBSNews.com]

President Trump's speech Tuesday night will take place in front of members of both Houses of Congress and the entire presidential line of succession — with one notable exception. Each year, one Cabinet member is chosen as the "designated survivor" who will sit out the speech in case of a catastrophic event.

The name of the designated survivor is not usually revealed to the public until shortly before the speech starts — or even sometimes after it starts.

The designated survivor is the informal name used for the person in the line of succession who...

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