Beginning with a large scale coup d’etat that erupted in various cities throughout the nation, the rebels seized power in all the central institutions of government.
The entire nation appeared to have fallen completely in the hands of the coup d’etat forces. However one final hope in opposing the coup d’etat forces remained.
This final hope, being the US president himself.
Michael: Jodie, how’s my schedule look for today?
Jodie: You’ve got a conference and dinner party at the Neighponese Embassy regarding wildlife protection.
Michael: Oh, yeah…sorry, but I’ll have to cancel that. I’m heading out to save Equestria!