The Curious Case of Fallout's Last President

The video begins with the host, Nate, introducing the topic of the new Fallout TV show and a flashback to a pre-war birthday party. The scene transitions to a news report heard on the radio before the bombs fall, sparking a discussion about the last president of the United States before the Great War. Nate shares his investigative journey through the Fallout franchise, highlighting clues and speculations about the identity of America's final president.

The video explores the restructured political landscape of the Fallout universe, where the United States is divided into 13 commonwealths, altering the traditional state and federal authority dynamics. It discusses the implications for the electoral process, including the potential impact on the presidency and Congress. The video also references a map created by Josh Sawyer, which was later used in the Fallout TV show, suggesting its canonization in the franchise's lore.

The narrative delves into President Richardson, the Enclave's president, who claims to have been elected in 20220 and served more than five consecutive terms, indicating a possible absence of term limits. The existence of an Enclave Congress that elected him is also mentioned, raising questions about the election process and political structure in the post-war world. The video also touches on the role of a vice president, Daniel Bird, whose mental faculties were diminished due to a scientific experiment.

The video discusses a Galaxy News Network (GNN) broadcast from February 15, 2075, revealing the impeachment of the U.S. president for jaywalking, an event that may have led to the president's removal from power. It also covers the annexation of Canada and the president's alleged diversionary tactics regarding his extramarital affairs. The GNN transcripts suggest that the last president may have been in office for some time before the Great War, possibly indicating his re-election.

Nate describes the state of the White House in Fallout 3, which was destroyed during the Great War, and the likelihood that the president was not present during the bombing. The video also covers the nuclear launch codes found at Fort Constantine and the potential 'Bagman' executive order to retaliate with nuclear forces. The discussion hints at the president's possible involvement with the Enclave and the use of the Poseidon energy oil rig as a command center.

The video examines the final days of the American government through clues found in Fallout 4. It discusses the Massachusetts state legislature's dissolution following the formation of the 13 commonwealths and the potential power shift to these new entities. The Boston Bugle's last issue reveals that the president had been leading the country from a Poseidon energy oil rig, suggesting his and the Enclave's survival and continued leadership post-bombing.

The video uncovers a secret Enclave bunker beneath the Rapidan complex and a plot to assassinate a target named 'Zeus,' who may have been a high-ranking politician or businessman. It details the discovery of an abandoned convoy, a sniper nest with a note signed by 'Bagman,' and the implications of these findings on the Enclave's actions prior to the Great War. The video concludes with the mystery of the president's whereabouts and the potential involvement of the Speaker of the House or a foreign prime minister in the unfolding events.

The video concludes with an exploration of the Skyline Valley expansion in Fallout 76, which reveals a complex mystery involving a prime minister, a sniper with orders to eliminate 'Zeus,' and a secret Enclave bunker. It discusses the accidental discovery of the bunker's contents, the subsequent removal of the area from the game, and the anticipation for its official reveal. The video leaves viewers with a sense of intrigue and the promise of further investigation once the expansion is fully released.