Tom Kirkman担任美国总统已满一年，他致力于重建美国首都，抓住发动灾难性恐怖袭击的幕后黑手。可是当乌克兰民族独立主义者劫持一家俄罗斯空军飞机之后，这位新总统的外交能力在人质危机中将面临终极考验。Now, one year into office, Kirkman is a Commander-in-chief determined to rebuild the capitol and capture the terrorists behind the catastrophic attack on the United States. When Ukrainian nationalists hijack a Russian Air flight, the president is faced with a hostage situation in which his diplomatic skills are put to the test.