David Palmer
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David Palmer is an African-American politician in the United States of the television action series 24. He is played by actor Dennis Haysbert.
Life in Politics
David Palmer was a senator and ran for president in the United States of America. He was a Democrat and won the presidency after living through an assassination plot foiled by Jack Bauer, a counter-terrorist agent who works for CTU. Although he initially sought reelection, he changed his mind and decided not to pursue a second term after handling a devastating bio-chemical terrorist attack in Los Angeles.
Family and Personal Life
Although not much is known about Palmer's family and personal life, he was married to Sherry Palmer, also an African-American, whom he divorced after losing trust in. He also has a daughter named Nicole and a son named Keith, who was accused of murder during his campaign for the presidency.
Character Role
Throughout the series, Palmer's role as president is often vital to the successful foiling of terrorist plots. Palmer is made to be a good leader and always makes hard decisions without much hesitation. On more than one occasion, his intervention as president and the execution of his presidential powers has shown to help the counter-terrorism agency CTU.
On another note, David Palmer is a war veteran and fought in Operation Nightfall where he met Jack Bauer.