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"Alright, that's enough about that. Now, let me talk about this year's election!"

Upon hearing this, both Kachira and Thompson became nervous.

Because they knew very well that no matter how much they argued and quarreled before, what would truly determine their fate was David's next words!

"As everyone knows, I previously reached an agreement with Thompson to fully support his campaign for 24 years. I am not one to go back on my word, and I believe many of you here know that. So I want to declare here that this agreement is valid, and I will support Thompson in this election!"

Upon hearing this, Thompson and his daughter, along with their supporters, were overjoyed.

Meanwhile, Kachira's group all looked dejected.

"However, as everyone knows, Mr. Thompson has already served one term, so even if he is elected this year, his term will only last until 28 years. President Kacilla, I can campaign for you in the 28-year election!"

The so-called "support platform" simply means directly supporting her when the time comes.

But Kachira was still not very happy after hearing this.

It's important to know that the tax avoidance law has been in effect for over half a year now, and the amount of tax revenue generated in those six months is already astronomical.

This money, if handed to any president, would be enough to keep him up at night with joy.

Unfortunately, she didn't come to power through direct election, but rather through the successionist movement.

Since Patten's term only has a little over a year left, she hasn't had much time to "spend" the money in the past six months, as she's been busy with the election.

If she withdraws from the election now, this huge amount of tax revenue will benefit Thompson.

But that wasn't what worried Kachira the most.

What worries her most is that, given David's current attitude, the Federal Reserve is most likely waiting for Thompson to take office so that it can give him a "gift" in return.

But you have to understand, that's the Federal Reserve, which operates outside the national system and controls the lifeline of the world economy!

If the nationalization could be achieved during her term, she would likely immediately become one of the most accomplished presidents in American history.

But now it seems that none of this will benefit her, but rather that old man Thompson will benefit, which makes her truly resentful.

"Alright, that's settled then. You may leave now. I'd like to speak with President Kachira!"

Everyone present got up and left, and Thompson and his daughter gave Kachira a smug look before walking away with the strides of victors.

Once Kachira was alone, David approached her and reassured her, "Kachira, I know you're unhappy about this, but there's nothing I can do. An agreement is an agreement, just like the agreement I made to get you to vote on the off-site tax avoidance bill in the Senate. So I hope you can understand..."

The nationalization of the Federal Reserve is still in the planning stages, and he needs the full support of the White House, which is why he stayed behind to appease them.

Otherwise, if the other party gives up, the subsequent work will be difficult to carry out.

"I understand, I get it..."

"I'll say it again: even if Thompson is elected, he can only serve for 28 years. And as you know, the Federal Reserve involves a wide range of interests. Even if it is nationalized, the full benefits will not be seen in a year or two. Maybe then, it will be a time to make a big profit."

"Maybe..."

In the following period, in addition to continuing to reassure her, David also repeatedly hinted that Kaczyla should not give up after losing the election this time, and that the work of nationalizing the Federal Reserve should continue to be supported.

Kaczynski naturally dared not disobey, and repeatedly stated that no matter what happens next, she would do her best to promote the nationalization of the Federal Reserve.

"Alright, I still have a lot of things to take care of, so I'll head back now."

After saying this, David left the hall.

Shortly after, Windsor entered and, looking at the somber-faced Kacilla, asked, "Madam, what did he say?"

"What else can they say? It's just a way of comforting me."

"So, does that mean we're really withdrawing from the race this time? And will the credit for nationalizing the Federal Reserve go to Thompson?"

"Do you think I wanted this?!"

Windsor's face turned ashen, and after a long pause, she seemed to make a decision, gritting her teeth as she said, "Madam, we're doing a great job right now, several policies have already been rolled out. If we lose now, all our efforts will be in vain. Moreover, we've put in a lot of work on bringing it under the Federal Reserve, and it wouldn't be fair to let Thompson reap the rewards!"

As the White House Chief of Staff, if Kaczyk loses the election this time, she will naturally have to go on a four-year hiatus as well.

Four years from now, who knows what the situation will be like?

She was naturally unwilling to give up the power she had gained!

"Whether it's fair or not, do you think that's up to me? Did I even have a choice?"

The President of the United States, who is arguably the most powerful person on the planet, now says that he has no say in the matter and doesn't even have a choice. If outsiders heard this, they would be absolutely shocked.

However, Kacilla naturally knew very well how she came to power as president, so this statement was not an exaggeration.

"No, I think we have a choice!"

"Oh?"

Kacilla looked at Windsor, whose face was gleaming with shrewdness, and asked, "What other choice do we have?"

"In the past six months, we've reorganized the cabinet, and because of our relationship with David, we've seized control of major powerful agencies like the FBI, CIA, and NSA. If we raise our voices, they might not necessarily have to listen to him and withdraw from the election!"

Windsor was a ruthless person, and he directly uttered these ambitious words.

Upon hearing this, Kachira was first taken aback, then glanced around in shock. Finding no one there, she frowned and looked at Windsor, saying, "Damn it, do you know what you're saying? If anyone hears this, we'll be the next Padden!"

"Madam President, are you really willing to hand everything over to Thompson?"

Seeing the unwilling look on Kachira's face, Windsor continued to persuade her, "As I said before, we have completely taken control of all the cabinet departments, and we also have a certain degree of control over powerful agencies such as the CIA, FBI, and NSA. Most importantly, unlike Padden, you don't have a good-for-nothing son who could be caught red-handed. You might not be without a chance of winning!"

Kachira, who was initially extremely unwilling, showed a slight change of heart after hearing these words, especially the last one.

Think back, why was Patten ultimately forced to step down?

The main reason is that his good-for-nothing son has too much dirt on him!

But she is different. She only has one daughter, and although her daughter currently works in the Ministry of Finance, it is not a high-ranking position like minister or deputy minister. It is just an ordinary position, and there is no other scandal.

If David wanted to mess with him, it wouldn't be so easy.

Moreover, as Windsor said, she now has a firm grip on all cabinet departments, and unlike before with Padden, she no longer has almost no control over law enforcement agencies.

If a conflict were to break out between the two sides, there is still a chance of victory!

"Madam President, the Illuminati's presence today clearly demonstrates their support for us. As for the Freemasons, although they have been severely suppressed by David recently, they still wield considerable power until the Federal Reserve is stripped of its authority."

"Of course, if things continue as they are, the Freemasons are basically doomed if no other force intervenes."

"So I think if we can talk to them, perhaps... they'd be more willing to hand over the Federal Reserve to us, or perhaps... they'd be willing to do everything they can to help us!"

Seeing that Kachira was somewhat interested, Windsor continued to explain her thoughts.

The Freemasons today absolutely hate David.

If someone were willing to stand up against David, the Freemasons would be overjoyed, and they would probably even agree to offer the Federal Reserve as a reward.

Given the current trajectory, it's only a matter of time before the Federal Reserve is taken over by David Legislative.

Since the Freemasons can no longer protect the Federal Reserve, would they rather hand it over to David, or to those who have jumped out to oppose David?

The answer is self-evident!

Kachira was startled when she heard these words, because David was clearly trying to destroy the Freemasons.

If they not only betray us, but also go and collude with the Freemasons, then the friendly cooperative relationship that the two sides have established will not only collapse instantly, but they will also immediately become mortal enemies!

Kachira couldn't help but shudder at the thought of Paden's previous "miserable state".

However, the thought of having to step down and wait four years, with the Federal Reserve becoming someone else's prize, filled her with extreme resentment.

After thinking it over for a long time, Kachira was still unwilling to back down like this. She gritted her teeth and said, "Okay, let's not contact the Freemasons for now. We're leading in terms of support right now, so let's not stop here. Let's just continue as we are."

If David finds out about her contact with the Freemasons, their relationship will instantly break down and they will become enemies. The risk is too great, and she dares not take it.

So she wanted to test the waters first, to see how much support the cabinet and other parties would give her if she wanted to continue running for office, before making a decision!

……

On January 15, the first primary election officially began in Iowa, where Thompson and several other candidates were nominated and began their campaigns with great fanfare.

On February 3, the second election event was held in South Carolina, where Kathleen and several of her candidates attended and announced their candidacy.

On March 12, the two were identified as the frontrunners in this election and began a fierce contest in the days that followed.

On May 3, a poll showed that Thompson had 46 percent approval rating, while Kaczyk had 51 percent, a significant lead!

On June 27, the two sides held their first debate on Washington television. Caught off guard, Thompson was defeated by Kachira's well-prepared verbal offensive.

"Fuck you, fuck you! What the hell is that bitch doing? Does she really dare to disobey Inspector General David and continue running against me?!"

After stepping off the stage and returning to the lounge, Thompson could no longer hold back and burst into a tirade of profanities.

As agreed by David at the Capitol Hill Hotel on January 1, Kaczyk had already been slated to withdraw from the race. However, since the incumbent president's withdrawal would have too great an impact, she had to stick with him and Thompson until the right time came for her to withdraw as well.

However, in the past few months, Kaczyk has not only shown no intention of withdrawing from the election, but has also been campaigning vigorously in various states. Now, in a televised debate where the whole nation is watching the comparison, she has actually made him lose face and become embarrassed.

This isn't just a casual runner-up; they have absolutely no intention of withdrawing from the race!

"Father, I warned you long ago that President Kaczynski's behavior these past few months didn't seem like she intended to withdraw from the election. So I told you to prepare well for today's televised debate, but you didn't listen. Now look at her 'fangs'!"

"What?! He really dares to do that?! Her withdrawal was Inspector General David's decision!"

Thompson still couldn't quite believe that Kacilla would actually dare to defy David, after all, Kacilla was someone David had personally promoted, and there was also the precedent of Padden's failure.

So he thought today's so-called televised debate was just a formality, and that Kachira certainly wouldn't dare to attack her directly.

Unexpectedly, the other party not only attacked, but also used carefully prepared sharp words, which caught him off guard and he naturally suffered a great loss.

"Heh, look at what's happened lately. Kachira has been reorganizing her cabinet, promoting her cronies, and frequently summoning high-ranking officials from the CIA, FBI, and media groups. They might not even consider running against you anymore, let alone taking Inspector General David seriously!"

Ivanka gave a cold laugh.

"What?! She really dares to do that?!"

Thompson's expression turned serious.

If Kachira really intends to ignore David's advice and insist on going her own way, then there will be big trouble.

It's already June 27th, and there are only a few months left until the presidential election results are announced on November 5th.

If Kachira is truly prepared to disobey David and has made ample preparations, then she might just steal the spotlight and be chosen.

Even if David is able to deal with her, things will turn out the same way as with Patton before. The vice president will take over, not Thompson.

"No, we can't just sit here and wait to die. We need to go see David right now and explain the situation to him!"

Thompson and his daughter immediately left the television station and headed straight for the IRS. (End of Chapter)