Military reveals secret bunker 2,000 feet underground where Trump could survive a nuclear attack

If the United States were ever attacked with nuclear weapons, former President Donald Trump would be taken to a top-secret underground facility built during the Cold War. Reports say he would first be brought to a bunker beneath the White House, then flown on a special Air Force “Doomsday” jet to a secure location known as the Cheyenne Mountain Complex in Colorado.

This massive underground bunker was built to protect key government and military leaders during a major crisis. It sits deep inside a mountain—about 2,400 feet below solid granite—and was completed in 1967. Located roughly ten miles from Colorado Springs, it serves as a backup command center for NORAD (the North American Aerospace Defense Command) and other important U.S. defense agencies.

The Cheyenne Mountain Complex is designed to survive almost anything. It has giant blast doors made of thick steel that can be sealed shut, and the entire structure rests on springs that absorb shock waves from explosions or earthquakes. It can even withstand a nuclear blast from less than two miles away. Inside, there are 15 separate buildings covering over five acres of space. It’s not just a military facility—it’s like a small underground city, with its own power plant, heating and cooling systems, and even a fully functioning Subway sandwich shop, which some call the most secure restaurant in the world.

The facility is equipped to handle all kinds of emergencies, including nuclear, chemical, and biological attacks, as well as cyber or electromagnetic pulse (EMP) threats. It also contains underground lakes that supply water and enough food and supplies to keep everyone inside alive for months—or even years—if needed.

Colonel Cory Kwasny of NORAD described the inside of the bunker as feeling like a time capsule from the 1950s and 1960s. The original design hasn’t changed much, but the technology has been upgraded so that it can still serve its purpose effectively. He emphasized that it’s not just an old relic—it’s still in active use every day.

The base is overseen by General Gregory Guillot, who commands NORAD and the U.S. Northern Command. He’s responsible for defending the country from a wide range of threats, including potential attacks from Russia or China, as well as issues like drug trafficking. When asked about the risk of another world war, he said he isn’t worried, explaining that America has some of the best-trained military personnel in the world and that they’re always ready.

If a serious nuclear threat were detected, Trump would first be secured in the White House bunker, then flown out aboard the Air Force’s special “Doomsday” aircraft. A small, trusted group of top officials would accompany him. Meanwhile, other key government leaders—like the Defense Secretary, cabinet members, and members of Congress—would be sent to other secure facilities, such as Mount Weather in Virginia or Raven Rock in Pennsylvania. These sites are designed to ensure the government can continue to operate even if the worst were to happen.