Question: What is the Secret Service code name for President Barack Obama?
A. Trailblazer
B. Renegade
C. Eagle
D. Phoenix
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Answer: The United States Secret Service uses code names for U.S. presidents, first ladies, and other prominent persons and locations. The use of such names was originally for security purposes and dates to a time when sensitive electronic communications were not routinely encrypted; today, the names simply serve for purposes of brevity, clarity, and tradition. Barack Obama's is "Renegade," Michelle Obama's is "Renaissance," Malia Obama's is "Radiance," and Sasha Obama's is "Rosebud."
Posted By: Jen Fad
Monday, December 16th 2013 at 11:20PM
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