As noted, a suspension of disbelief.
That's ok for a telly programme, of course, probably required. However, when any reasonable person would prefer, repeatedly, to suspend disbelief regarding an actual President -- which event has occurred far too often for my tastes -- I'd say that the Republic is staring at a world of shjt.
FReegards to you!
Is Sean Astin Patty Duke and John Astin (Gomez)'s son?