The man who could be US president: Ernest Moniz, the country's Energy minister Designated survivor ... Ernest Moniz, the US's energy minister. EVERY year when the US president gives his annual State of the Union address to Congress, there is a "designated survivor." That is a member of the President's cabinet who is taken to a secure location during the address in case a calamity occurs that wipes out the president, vice-president and the rest of Barack Obama's executive team. This time, that man is a fellow named Ernest Moniz. He's the country's Secretary of Energy and also well known for having a distinct, wavy bob. Somewhat unsurprisingly given his haircut, Moniz was a professor of physics at the world renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has an intricate knowledge of nuclear weapons - a very handy skill for a US President. During the late years of Bill Clinton's administration, he was responsible for reviewing the US's weapons stockpile. And despite the polarised nature of American politicians, the country's Senate voted unanimously to confirm him to his position. There's only a small chance Mr Moniz, 69, will ascend to the high office of President. But if the worst happens, don't worry: The world is in safe hands.