The Tyrant Billionaire

When attacked byThe Global Timesand ABC, McCarthy couldn't just sit back and accept it. His team immediately contacted the media to arrange a press conference.

The reporters, upon hearing the news, became highly excited. This was big news, and they hurried to the hotel where the press conference was to be held.

Over a hundred reporters attended, not just from newspapers but also from television stations, some even carrying cameras. McCarthy, a former judge and lawyer with a flair for public speaking, was particularly skilled at exaggeration and shameless in making baseless claims. Labeling others was his specialty. From the very beginning, he appeared especially agitated.

"The report fromThe Global Timesis a complete lie! America is on the verge of being taken over by communists, and we must eliminate the tumors disrupting our politics. Every action by the investigative committee is both reasonable and lawful."

"The Global Timesfabricated facts to make reckless accusations. I have every reason to believe they are aiding the Labor Party."

With these words, McCarthy pinned a serious accusation onThe Global Times.

"And as for ABC Radio and Television, the recordings they released are entirely fake! Those are not my words. Everything I've done has been for the good of this country."

"Why areThe Global Timesand ABC attacking me? Because they are communist sympathizers! They know I'm about to expose them, so they've started to retaliate by fabricating so-called evidence and recordings to frame me. This is shameful behavior."

McCarthy roared for over ten minutes before the reporters got their turn to ask questions.

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"Representative McCarthy, you previously claimed in Congress that 205 members were communists and said you had evidence. Why haven't you provided it yet?"

"Representative, are the corporations, organizations, and public figures on your list the ones you approved for investigation? Is the list fabricated?"

"The United States is a free society, where even differing beliefs are constitutionally protected. Are we abandoning the Constitution? What about the directors, screenwriters, and actors who have been imprisoned or deported?"

"Mr. McCarthy, have you colluded with others to manipulate stock prices, profiting from politically pressuring businesses to lower their valuations? Reporters say they've obtained evidence submitted to the authorities. What's your response?"

"Some people claim you spend tens of thousands of dollars annually on prostitution. Several women who allegedly provided services to you have come forward. What do you say to that?"

"They also say you last only two minutes. Would you like to refute that?"

Faced with these sharp questions, McCarthy denied everything, but his increasingly agitated demeanor betrayed his nervousness.

Especially when a reporter mentioned the "two minutes" claim, McCarthy exploded, "Nonsense! That's absolute nonsense. I'm in excellent health."

"Does that mean the allegations of soliciting prostitutes are true?" the reporter pressed.

Damn.

He'd been cornered.

"No! I've never hired prostitutes. I love my wife," McCarthy quickly amended.

"But wasn't your wife the one who filed a domestic violence complaint against you years ago? That case was resolved through mediation," another reporter interjected.

McCarthy's heart sank.

Damn it.

They even dug up such private matters. Just how thoroughly had they investigated him?

"That's enough. The press conference is over," McCarthy barked angrily before storming out.

By 9 p.m., ABC had already broadcast the recording of the press conference.

Two commentators on the program mocked McCarthy as they played the footage. His impassioned defense came across as pure sophistry. The sharp questions from the reporters completely undermined the seriousness of the event, turning it into a spectacle.

Most of the reporters asking these incisive questions were fromThe Global Timesand ABC, many of whom had been trained by Henry. They were seasoned disruptors, equipped with insider information, making the press conference a laughingstock.

Millions of Americans watched the program and grew even more disgusted with McCarthy.

Alcoholic.

Gambler.

Wife-beater.

Morally bankrupt.

Such a man was clearly unfit to be a representative.

A political rogue, McCarthy had gained notoriety through lies and intimidation. He recklessly attacked others, revealing himself as utterly vile.

Traditionally, America was led by its elite class, while the masses were easily swayed by political rhetoric. McCarthy had manipulated public sentiment with his words, but Hardy now used even greater media influence to sway the people against him.

He stripped McCarthy bare, exposing him for what he truly was.

At the press conference, McCarthy had been rendered speechless by the reporters' questions. Back in his office, he threw a glass in anger and yelled at his secretary:

"Inform the investigation team in Los Angeles to drop everything else. Starting tomorrow, I want them to fully investigateThe Global Times, ABC, and the Hardy Group."

"They've already been informed, Representative," the secretary replied.

"Call them again! Make sure they understand. I want results! I'm going to bring down the Hardy Group and shut downThe Global Timesand ABC!"

"Understood, Representative," the secretary replied, hurrying to make the call.

The investigative committee had already been active in Hollywood, targeting the forefront of American culture—screenwriters, directors, actors, film companies, and television stations. These were among the committee's primary focuses.

The committee's presence in Hollywood was strong, with over thirty staff members. Following McCarthy's orders, they were ready to take down the Hardy Group,The Global Times, and ABC.

The next morning, the committee divided into three teams, setting out with great momentum.

At the gates of ABC Television, the committee staff were blocked by security. Without authorization from leadership, they were not allowed into the premises.

The investigation team was furious. They presented their credentials and documentation issued by the investigative committee, demanding immediate access to the company for a thorough investigation.

The security guards, holding wooden batons and with handguns holstered at their sides, coldly glanced at them. Regardless of what the investigators said, they refused to allow entry.

"What you're doing is illegal! Call your person in charge!" the leader of the investigation team shouted angrily.

After a while, the security manager came out.

"You're from the investigative committee?" the manager asked.

"Yes, we need to enter the premises to conduct an investigation. You must cooperate," the team leader responded.

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