Paul Morton

**Branch/Service** U.S. Air Force
**Years of Service** 2028-2077
**Rank** General of the Air Force

**Paul Francis Morton** (September 13, 2005 - September 9, 2136) was an American Revolutionary, Military Officer and Politician who served as the 54th President of the United States. Whilst President for less than one full year, he is most famous for his service as the Secretary of State and more controversially the National Junta. He is the first former Republican National Unionist to serve in office.

A Nationalist Populist, he was an admirer of former Presidents Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis.

## Early Life

Morton was born in New Hampshire on the 13th of September, 2005. His father passed away shortly after that. His mother, Mary Anne Morton decided to remarry wealthy lawyer Joseph Courter. However, Mary Anne Morton decided to not change her son's surname out of tribute to his original father. As a young boy, Morton was expected to become a lawyer like his father. However, Morton wanted to become a pilot. This difference between him and his father drew a wedge between them. However, that wouldn't last long because Courter, an overweight 72 year old would die of a heart attack when Morton was 14. Whilst sad, Morton was glad that he could pursue his dream. Around this time, his mother would grow attached to conspiracy theories, which was exacerbated by the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Until the end of his life, Morton would hold the belief that COVID was a Chinese and Democratic party ploy to profit off of the chaos and vaccine manufacturing. Morton would get into West Point in 2023, his dream school.

## Military Career

After graduating from West Point, Morton would go on to serve in the United States Air Force. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant. During his first two years, he would be stationed in Germany. While there, he would meet his future wife Fredrika Muhlser. However, in 2030 the Iran war started. At first, Morton would work at a military intel center and would not see combat. However, after Colonel Derek DePrauss saw his piloting talent he was deployed to Iran. He would be sent to Bushehr, the recently captured city in Iran. After major general Daniel Johnson proposed a World War 2 era style strategic air bombing, Morton was completely on board. Many of his colleagues said that Morton had was very hawkish. DePrauss would go on to say "Morton, whilst brilliant and gifted in many ways, is very hawkish in attitude. Even the way he talks and walks is hawkish and domineering." He would switch to the National Unionist party mainly due to opposition to the Republican establishment.

## Presidency

After the Revolution ended, Morton would be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General. He would serve as a military advisor for Dandridge. In 2057, President John Cottagroy would make Morton the Secretary of State. However, Morton decided to run for the nomination against Cottagroy. Due to Cottagroy's several scandals, Morton won the National Unionist nomination. However, Morton would establish a dictatorship during the Presidency, which made him unpopular. He would empower the National Junta, which he became the Chairman of and he would suspend Congress on the 1st of January, 2036. Due to his lack of regard for the Constitution, Morton was forced to hold a new election. He would go on to lose his party nomination to Matthias Moore.

## Post Presidency and Secretary of State

After he was voted out, he would continue to serve in the National Junta. He would retire from the military in 2077. After his retirement, he would be selected as the Secretary of State in 2085, during the Cordoba administration. Although he disagreed with Cordoba on many issues, they would ultimately see eye to eye on foreign policy issues (both of them were quite hawkish).

## Death and Legacy

After the end of his State Secretary tenure, he would continue to serve as a top advisor. He would retire from politics in 2105, his 100th birthday. He would live for another 30 years until his death on the 9th of September, 2136. He is often regarded as a terrible President, due to him establishing a de facto military junta (although usually not ranked in the top due to his short tenure). However, many people remember him for his invasion plans into the Latin American countries. He would be the mastermind behind the invasion of Mexico and the Caribbean integration. Although not the greatest administrator or lawgiver, he certainly was a competent foreign policy advisor and military tactician. His longevity and intense personality are often credited for his popularity among the populace.