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What controversial statement did Haig make after the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan?

  • "I am in control here, in the White House"

  • "The President is dead"

  • "I am the new President"

  • "The Vice President is now in control"

Answer

After the assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan, Secretary of State Alexander Haig made a controversial statement: "I am in control here, in the White House." This statement was interpreted by many as an attempt to usurp power from Vice President George H.W. Bush, who was next in line of succession to the presidency.
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