The directive also contemplates the possible use of cyber actions inside the US, though it specifies that no such domestic operations can be conducted without the prior order of the president, except in cases of emergency.
Who defines what an emergency is? Just invoke that one little word and you don’t need a prior order from the president.
Is it an emergency if you think you are going to:
lose an election
lose on legislation
need to implement a new program
Etc.