This led to them having power, but the power was short-lived; everyone either takes advantage of this brief ti to gain more benefits for themselves or to accumulate more political resources.
But regardless, at least at the present stage, these people are openly the most powerful group in the United States!
Since Donnie had co to Washington, he naturally needed to maintain his relationships.
Therefore, after his arrival in Washington, he arranged a eting with Harry D'Agostino, his most steadfast collaborator in the Cabinet.
The next day, Donnie, in a suit and shoes, and Marshall, in military uniform, ca to Harry's private villa in New York!
Also in attendance were the current Vice President Coolidge and Andrew llon, Secretary of the Treasury.
The three n were chatting in the living room, and upon seeing Donnie, they imdiately showed smiles.
"Look who it is, if not our Donnie from Atlantic City!"
Upon seeing Donnie, Harry stood up with a laugh and embraced Donnie. He was extrely satisfied with Donnie; the dividends from the private liquor business had made Harry very wealthy, and he had bought this villa with that money!
Donnie patted Harry on the shoulder, equally joking, "Mr. Secretary, should I now confess to you the reasons why the quantity of private liquor in Arica has been increasing year by year?"
The issue of private liquor in Arica was continuously reported by dostic dia, especially as alcohol-related deaths due to moonshine soared.
From ti to ti, so dia, claiming to represent public opinion, would protest to the governnt!
Most of these dia outlets were backed by people from the Democratic Party.
Although the elections were over, causing trouble for the opposing party was sothing the Democratic Party and the Republican Party did at all tis regardless.
Harry laughed loudly, "Should I call the Bureau of Investigation to have you taken away then!"
Following Harry's lead, Donnie entered the living room, where he first shook hands with his business partner Andrew llon, and then, upon Harry's introduction, exchanged handshakes and pleasantries with Coolidge, whom he was eting for the first ti.
Donnie also introduced Marshall to the three n.
It was clear that, out of respect for Donnie, despite acquainting themselves with Marshall, the three did not take much note of him and were more intent on chatting with Donnie!
"The Bureau of Investigation wouldn't dare take away a friend of Harry's!"
It was then that Donnie finally responded to Harry's earlier jest.
"Donnie, do you have ti tomorrow? Let's find a mont to talk privately, shall we?"
Taking advantage of when Harry was conversing with Coolidge, Andrew llon quietly said to Donnie.
Donnie glanced at Andrew llon and said, "Of course, I think there's nobody in the entire United States who would refuse your invitation, Andrew!"
Upon receiving Donnie's agreent, Andrew llon laughed heartily, saying, "Have you forgotten when I invited you to Washington before?"
Previously, Andrew llon had extended an invitation to Donnie, hoping he could co to Washington when he had the ti.
But at that ti Donnie had been busy dealing with other matters and had not agreed!
"Did that happen? I don't seem to recall!"
Donnie feigned ignorance.
Andrew llon laughed helplessly.
Compared to an old friend like Harry D'Agostino, Donnie was paying more attention to the relatively silent Coolidge at this mont!
He was a figure who, historically, every Vice President aspired to beco.
John Coolidge, up until this point, had always firmly controlled all affairs in Massachusetts. He began as the President of the Massachusetts State Senate and later campaigned to beco Governor of Massachusetts.
However, after he beca Vice President of the United States, he changed his previously active stance in politics and beca silent, which was also related to his position. The Vice President of the United States actually doesn't hold much real power and only rises to their peak to beco the President of the United States if the current President unexpectedly passes away.
Still, Harding appreciated Coolidge's help during the campaign and thus invited Coolidge to attend his Cabinet etings.
But no matter the occasion, Coolidge remained very silent, so now so people have started calling him "Silent Cal"!
Coolidge's full na is 'John Calvin Coolidge'!
Those familiar with him affectionately call him Carl!
"Carl... is it okay for to call you that?"
Donnie sat down next to Coolidge and asked with a smile.
Coolidge replied politely, "Of course, I believe that everyone sitting here today has already beco friends!"
Donnie extended an invitation to Coolidge, "Carl, this November, the Surf Hotel in Atlantic City is opening, and I hope you can attend!"
Obviously, Harding wouldn't be able to attend the opening of the Surf Hotel, even though its business in the United States is legal, the implications still wouldn't look good.
If Harding couldn't attend but the Vice President could, it would still bring significant influence to the Surf Hotel!
Of course, Donnie's intention to establish a relationship with Coolidge wasn't solely because the latter might succeed Harding as President if Harding were to die unexpectedly, nor was it because Coolidge must attend the hotel's opening.
It was more so because, during his tenure as Governor of Massachusetts, Coolidge had a part-ti job!
Chairman of the Arican Railroad Commission!
This departnt, at the ti, was mainly responsible for allocating operations among various railroad companies in the United States and also for coordinating issues between railroad companies and their employee councils.
Donnie was about to obtain the right to drill small oil wells around three major oil fields, which would beco a significant transportation issue.
If possible, Donnie hoped to reach an agreent with so railroad companies.
This task would beco easier with Coolidge's help!
However, given the setting of tonight's event, the fact that these matters had yet to be set in stone, and the nascent relationship between Donnie and Coolidge,
it would not be appropriate for Donnie to discuss this matter with Coolidge at this ti.
That's why Donnie used the grand opening of the Surf Hotel as an occasion to extend an invitation to Coolidge!
After briefly considering it, Coolidge agreed to Donnie's invitation.
"No problem, I will definitely be there on ti!"
Coolidge also had his own calculations. Although he was now "Silent Cal", he had already reached the position of Vice President and had no intention of ending his political career just yet.
Therefore, he would need votes and campaign donations. Donnie had Atlantic City Broadcast, the largest broadcasting company in the country, and considerable financial resources.
Both were things that Coolidge needed.
So he also hoped to establish a good relationship with Donnie!
After this matter was settled, the evening's dinner officially began. Once everyone was seated, they didn't really discuss serious business.
The dinner tonight was originally prepared to welco Donnie to Washington, so naturally, it involved more inquiries about various matters in Atlantic City.
The next day, Donnie went to Andrew llon's office.
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