In response to a WMD attack on American soil, and depending on who's charge....yes it is possible.
Very well thought out and hopefully correct answer, IMHO.
But what if President Clinton is in charge?
If we just stop and think a minute or so about such a possiblity can one keep from vomiting up breakfast as well as last night's dinner?
Many (unfortunately) Americans are so freaking stupid that the possibility of this happening is the greatest threat that America has ever faced.
The confused gender "wife" of a serial rapist ex-governor of Arkansas travels up to New Yarkansas and gets elected senator in order to fulfill her perverted childhood fantasy. Just unbelievable!