Presidential Motorcade

Toby grips phone tight, voice slicing through theater hallway tension as he pitches rerouting this presidential convoy straight into Major Deegan Expressway gridlock—Josh's skepticism forces mid-call pivot, Sam's pacing amplifies the high-wire improvisation, transforming elite transport into sabotage weapon against Ritchie's unflappable facade.

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S3E21 · Posse Comitatus

Toby Pitches Motorcade Reroute, Josh Probes for Cover

The presidential motorcade is centrally referenced as the weaponized target of sabotage, with Toby proposing its reroute to Major Deegan gridlock to delay Ritchie; it symbolizes the high-stakes chess move in the Ritchie rivalry, turning logistics into political leverage.

Before: On standard route, primed for redirection

After: Pending approval, rationale still needed for reroute

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S4E2 · 20 Hours in America Part II

C.J.'s Night Return to the White House — Taking Station Amid Crisis

The presidential motorcade functions as both transport and a staging device: it delivers C.J. from the field to the White House, signals institutional mobility, and provides the physical moment (door opening) that frames her re-entry into power's heart.

Before: Arriving at the White House with engines running and staff/passengers inside, positioned at the driveway.

After: Parked/idle at the arrival point with C.J. exited; motorcade remains present as part of security and logistics.

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