Who is President Garrett Walker in House of Cards?
The president in the middle · Washington
President Garrett Walker (The president in the middle) is a character in House of Cards, part of Washington. Garrett Walker won the White House as a centrist businessman's answer to gridlock — decent-adjacent, conflict-averse, and persuaded that Frank Underwood is the loyal workhorse of his legislative agenda. Walker's flaw isn't stupidity; it's the assumption that the people managing him share his goals. The series is, among other things, the longest con ever run on a sitting president.
When does President Garrett Walker first appear?
President Garrett Walker first appears in Season 1, Episode 1 (“Chapter 1”) of House of Cards (2013–2018, Netflix).
Who is President Garrett Walker connected to?
Relationships already established when President Garrett Walker first appears — nothing from later episodes.
- Frank Underwood — The long con on the President
Which group does President Garrett Walker belong to?
By the time President Garrett Walker appears, Washington also includes Peter Russo, Linda Vasquez.
Who else is introduced in this episode?
- Frank Underwood — The whip who was passed over
- Claire Underwood — The other half of the arrangement
- Zoe Barnes — The reporter who took the stairs
- Doug Stamper — The chief of staff who handles it
- Peter Russo — The congressman with two lives
- Linda Vasquez — The chief of staff who said no
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