President of the United States

The President of the United States of America is the highest ranking politician in the country and, because of the nation's superpower status, is often called the "leader of the free world."

Presidents on 24

 * David Palmer (Day 2 and Day 3)
 * The first African-American President. Very popular, but served only one term. In the middle of his reelection campaign, Palmer decided not to run due to his involvement in illegal activities involving ex-wife Sherry Palmer.


 * James Prescott (Day 2)
 * Palmer's Vice President during the nuclear bomb threat of Day 2. He became president under the 25th Ammendment when he, and a majority of the cabinet decided that Palmer was unable to perform his duties as president.  It is unknown if he became president after the assassination attempt on David Palmer.


 * John Keeler (Day 4)
 * Elected on the Republican ticket when David Palmer chose not to run for a second term after Day 3. Spent much of Day 4 onboard Air Force One. Was seriously injured when Air Force One was shot down by a stealth fighter name Mitch Anderson as part of a scheme to seize control of a nuclear warhead. It is unknown whether Keeler is dead or merely incapacitated.


 * Charles Logan (Day 4 and Day 5)
 * Became President after John Keeler was incapacitated on Day 4. Almost immediately after being sworn in, started working on a way to secure his legacy. The Attorney General had him arrested on criminal charges at the end of Day 5. Bill Buchanan speculated that Vice President Hal Gardner would be sworn in soon after.


 * Wayne Palmer (Day 6)
 * The successor of Hal Gardner, Wayne Palmer took the oath of office just three months before the events of Day 6.