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So this TL is kinda based on the film "death of a president" but i kinda gave it my own twist. I'm still kinda new to the whole concept of making an alternate timeline so all help is welcome...

Part I: Prelude

November 5 2006: Former President of Iraq Saddam Hussein is sentenced to death by hanging by the Iraqi Special Tribunal

November 7 2006: In the US senate elections, The democrats have took some ground but the republicans are still in the saddle. Thanks to the election of Simon Adler*as Senator for the state of Washington. He takes the place of the much loved Patty Murray, who retires from politics. The party balance is now 50-50 but Vice president Cheney breaks the tie in favor for the republicans.



Simon Adler

November 8 2006: The media covers Adler intensely, he is considered a valuable asset for the republicans. He is only 34, but served in the first Gulf war at age 19, was decorated for bravery and after his service he graduated at Yale university.

November 10 2006: Adler is seen at a high profile meeting with big names in business and government. notable guest seen are, Rupert Murdoch,Warren Buffett and Vice President Cheney.

December 21 2006: Adler finds himself in the eye of a storm as the media uncovers his "skinhead" past trough an ex-schoolmate. Adler refuses to comment.

December 25 2006 : Adler and his entourage give a brief press conference about his troublesome past. He said he had a tough childhood and wanted to belong somewhere. He makes clear that he was just a kid and apologizes to anyone who feels hurt. Claiming that the military and god got his life back on the rails. So Adler is not stepping down for office.

Part II: The Fatefull Trip

18 October 2007: President Bush arrives in Chicago to adress an economic forum at the Sheraton Hotel. On the way his car was attacked by anti war protesters.

19 October 2007: After he attended the forum, the president goes out to greet the people, while he was shaking hands he was attacked by a man, in the daze he is shot 3 times. They rushed him to the hospital. The nation is in shock.


The now infamous Bush Assassination.

20 October 2007: As news of the assassination reached the people, FBI detectives conclude that the shots where fired from a nearby building. The first case scenario is the lone wolf theory. The man attacking the president earlier on was mentally ill and well know with the secret service. However an act of terrorism isn't ruled out.

20 October 2007: President Bush dies due to his sustained injuries. A gunshot in his heart proved him fatal. He was 61 years old. Vice President Cheney sworn in as President.

21 October 2007: A first suspect is arrested, an ex-Syrian soldier named Samir Masri was put at the crime scene by several people. Tensions with Syria rise as Senator Adler demands to hear an explanation for the attack.




Mugshot of Samir Masri

22 October 2007: The United states send a cruiser towards the eastern Mediterranean. The US ambassador to Syria is called home.

23 October 2007: Congress passes Cheney's Patriot Act III, Giving somewhat unlimited power to the FBI and other federal agencies.




President Cheney explaining the the Patriot Act III to the People

23 October 2007: There is evidence that places Masri at an Al Qaeda camp in Afghanistan. More suspicion is raised. Could this be an act of terrorism after all?

* Simon Adler is a fictional character, Purely imagined for this TL
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