"He even said it like this, everything is my fault!"
"To make up for this debt, it was a mont of impulsion that led to make such a foolish decision, I am sorry to the people of Arica..."
At the sa ti, at the New York Manhattan Branch.
"Heh, our President's performance is really not bad, it's a pity he's not in Hollywood!"
Manson couldn't help but make a sarcastic comnt while watching Payden's tearful performance at the press conference.
"Don't joke, it's actually quite effective. At least the pressure on him from the internet has lessened a lot now!"
"It's normal, after all, he is the President. Such an apology, heartfelt and teary in front of the entire nation, invisibly comforts the public psychologically, thus reducing the criticism against him!"
Jerry and Larin also subsequently spoke out.
"Is the third docunt ready?"
David asked while seated.
"Ready, Chief Inspector."
"Good, send it to Pinkman imdiately after our President's 'performance' concludes!"
"Understood!"
...
At the White House, after nearly an hour of Payden's tearful apology, they indeed achieved quite a good effect.
Not only did the dia journalists present feel so sympathy for Payden himself.
But many people on the internet felt the sa way.
Of course, the reason for such a good outco was mainly because Payden had indeed 'dug himself into a hole'.
Yes, he pushed all the bla onto his son.
While depicting his son as an incorrigibly frivolous and spoiled brat, he also highlighted his own helplessness as a father, leading to such a result.
Of course, these were rely mistakes born of helplessness, not sothing he intended to do in the first place; there's a big difference between the two!
"All right, that's all our President has to say for now, let add a few more words!"
At this point, Wylder stepped onto the stage, took over from Payden, and continued, "As everyone knows, our President is already over eighty years old. At this age, most people are already retired at ho, enjoying the company of their family. Yet our President is still here, toiling in this position, striving to secure the welfare of the people of Arica."
"Of course, as the saying goes, you win so, you lose so. Just as I ntioned before, our President has given all his attention to the nation, inevitably neglecting other things!"
"Like the care for his family, or the discipline of his son!"
"That's what led to the outrage everyone felt. In light of this, I once again earnestly ask everyone to understand our President!"
"Because while he is your President, rember, he is also an old man, a father!"
"That's all I have to say. Thank you to all the dia friends who have co here!"
With these words from Wylder, the press conference officially ca to an end.
But the discussion on this event shifted slowly in online discourse.
"From this perspective, although President Payden has deceived us, it was an act of helplessness!"
"Yes, every family has its own difficult scripture to recite. Unfortunately, our President's family happened to have such an unfilial child, it is truly unavoidable."
"Between the nation and his family, our President ultimately chose the nation, and that is sothing we must empathize with!"
"..."
They say that the best actors are in politics, and Payden's ability to win the presidency clearly demonstrated his acting skills. His tearful speech really moved many citizens.
Additionally, with the guidance from Masonic-owned Facebook and YouTube and other social dia platforms, the previously unanimous criticism started to show a significant change in direction.
Of course, not to be overlooked, the professional public relations team at the White House also played a major role.
Back in the Oval Office,
Payden slumped into his chair, exhausted, then turned to his PR chief and asked, "How's the public sentint now?"
"Mr. President, your emotional apology has paid off. According to our initial public opinion polls, 52 percent of the population are inclined to forgive,"
the head of public relations reported truthfully.
Relieved by this information, Payden finally exhaled in relief.
It looks like such effort had its rewards!
But quickly, as if sothing crossed his mind, he hastily asked Wylder, "What's happening with the Washington Post now?"
The first article had co out, followed by the second, and he was worried whether there would be a third.
Should there truly be a third one, containing evidence as detrintal to him as the second article, it would spell the end.
"Don't worry, Mr. President, I've sent soone with 'sincerity' to et with their boss. I think it will have so effect!"
Pinkman was just an editor after all.
So Wylder's plan was simple: find the Washington Post's boss, 'negotiate' properly with him, and see how to prevent any further threats.
"Good."
Payden looked towards Sullivan and said, "We need to take care of the FBI as soon as possible. This way, we won't be so defensive."
If the control over the FBI was still in their hands, they certainly wouldn't have been caught off guard by these two articles.
He believed that they needed to regain control over this institution, and quickly.
"Rest assured, sir, I've already scheduled a eting with the majority and minority leaders in Congress to discuss their support in getting Newlan into position quickly."
"Then negotiate away!"
...
In the office on the top floor of the Washington Post headquarters,
"Mr. Fofana, this is what the President wishes. Your newspaper has already gained a massive amount of traffic, it's ti to stop now. If you cease now...," said the envoy sent by Wylder, leaving his threat unfinished, yet unmistakable.
And sitting opposite him was Fofana Lanson, the boss of the Washington Post.
Upon hearing this threat, Fofana's brow furrowed deeply.
Even though Pinkman had assured him that with this big news, their paper's stature in the industry would rise significantly,
the personal intrusion and threat from the President's envoy was sothing that couldn't be completely ignored without concern.
"I understand, Mr. Cesar, I'll consider it!"
"But you'd better think it through, Mr. Fofana. It's the 21st century now; incidents like Watergate can't happen again!"
The man known as Cesar knew very well. The Washington Post had taken such a gamble on this news, simply wishing to reclaim the glory of the Watergate days.
So, by directly addressing this, he was issuing a warning!
Indeed, having his thoughts exposed, Fofana was quite displeased but considering that his interlocutor represented the President, he refrained from retorting and rely waved him away with a dismissive gesture.
After Cesar had left, Fofana imdiately picked up the desk phone, "Get Pinkman to my office."
"Mr. President, you wanted to see ?"
A few minutes later, a harried Pinkman rushed into the office.
However, his expression seed rather impatient. Ever since the previous two articles had been released, his reputation had skyrocketed, now making him a household na in the industry.
His social dia following had grown from a re tens of thousands to over a million in a short span, the imnse fa and fortune were almost driving him mad with excitent.
Just monts ago, he had received the third set of docunts from David and was ready to go all out; however, being interrupted by l's summons was naturally irritating.
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