Chapter 1703: Chapter 638: Arica’s Number One Family
Joseph Alsop stayed in the IRS interrogation room, his expression calm.
This stemd from his strong inner confidence.
He believed that Franklin Roosevelt would surely not abandon him.
After all, he was a steadfast supporter of Roosevelt’s New Deal; if Franklin Roosevelt didn’t save him, who would support Roosevelt’s New Deal in the future?
It was precisely because of this mindset that when Joseph Alsop arrived at the IRS, he didn’t say anything.
Even when his lawyer arrived, both parties did not discuss the evidence regarding his tax evasion that the IRS brought up.
Because Joseph Alsop was very clear that the core solution to this matter lay in the undercurrents between Donnie Block and Franklin Roosevelt.
As long as Franklin Roosevelt could overpower Donnie Block, he would be able to easily walk out of the IRS!
Today, Joseph Alsop’s lawyer, Eddy Shaffer, ca to the New York IRS headquarters once again.
However, this ti, he was accompanied by Steve Earley, Franklin Roosevelt’s White House aide.
Steve Earley’s official title was the White House Press Secretary.
He was also Franklin Roosevelt’s third aide.
The first aide, Harry Hopkins, was the head of the New York Temporary Relief Bureau when Franklin Roosevelt was the Governor of New York State.
After Franklin Roosevelt entered the White House, Harry Hopkins beca one of Roosevelt’s advisors.
He was also one of the architects of the New Deal.
Due to Harry Hopkins’ trust, this year, Franklin Roosevelt appointed him as Secretary of Comrce.
During World War II, he beca the person Franklin Roosevelt trusted the most, even being called the ‘second figure of the White House’!
The second aide was Franklin Roosevelt’s close friend, Louis Howe.
Born into a wealthy family in Indianapolis, Indiana, Louis Howe beca a reporter for the “New York Pioneer Newspaper.”
He began interacting with Franklin Roosevelt, and during that ti, the two beca close friends.
Later, after Franklin Roosevelt contracted polio, which led to partial paralysis, Louis Howe beca Roosevelt’s spokesperson and also accompanied him during the crucial period of his recovery.
If Louis Howe hadn’t passed away in 1936, the position of the second figure in the White House would not have fallen to Harry Hopkins.
When Louis Howe passed away, Franklin Roosevelt even held a state funeral for him at the White House East Room, despite dia pressure!
The third aide is Steve Earley, who is now here to see Joseph Alsop!
Also a journalist by profession, after becoming Franklin Roosevelt’s aide, he was responsible for Roosevelt’s press conferences.
During Franklin Roosevelt’s first four years as President of the United States, over 300 press conferences were organized and coordinated by Steve Earley.
Upon seeing Steve Earley, Joseph Alsop imdiately displayed a joyful expression.
“Earley, did Mr. President send you to pick up?”
Steve Earley sat opposite Joseph Alsop, his expression sowhat complex.
“Orsop, the President indeed sent to get you, but there’s sothing you need to do at the first opportunity once you’re out!”
Joseph Alsop replied joyfully: “I know, it must be about the reports on Donnie Block. Don’t worry, during these days here, I’ve already thought about how to report on him.”
Steve Earley shook his head: “It’s not to have you publish an article against Mr. Donnie Block, but to have you… apologize to Mr. Donnie Block!”
“What?”
Joseph Alsop doubted his ears.
“You want to apologize to Donnie Block?”
Steve Earley nodded, saying earnestly: “Mr. President says he and Mr. Block are very close friends; your previous actions have seriously impacted his friendship with Mr. Block.
So once you’re out, you need to apologize to Mr. Block, and it must be with the most sincere attitude!”
Joseph Alsop looked incredulously at Steve Earley, realizing there was only one possible outco.
Franklin Roosevelt had yielded to Donnie Block!
But Franklin Roosevelt was the President of the United States?
How could he bow down to Donnie!
Is Donnie Block’s influence really that great?
Steve Earley, observing Joseph Alsop’s deanor, understood his internal turmoil very well.
“Orsop, just today, Donnie held a party at his estate in New York.
Those attending included the Deputy Chief of Staff, George Marshall, the Governor of New York State, Herbert Lehman, the Mayor of New York City, Fiorello La Guardia, Jack Morgan, Junior Rockefeller, and so other state legislators from New York…”
As he listed these nas, Steve Earley knew Joseph Alsop understood his point.
Those attending the party included Democratic leaders, Republican leaders, military leaders, and business magnates.
These figures essentially represented the entire power structure of the United States.
By hosting such a party at this ti, Donnie wanted to demonstrate to Franklin Roosevelt that he could bring various forces together in the United States.
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