He serves as the Vice President of the United States in the manga. Upon David Hoope's death, Sairas assumes the role of President. He surrenders to Kira and formally endorses him. Additionally, Sairas discloses confidential information about the SPK. How to Read 13 characterizes Sairas as "weak-willed" and "clearly inadequate as a leader."
In the anime, Sairas is already the President at the beginning.










