The Tyrant Billionaire

Hollywood A Massive Protest Erupted

Thousands of people took to the streets, including A-list celebrities like Clark Gable, Cary Grant, Hedy Lamarr, Elizabeth Taylor, and Ingrid Bergman, as well as directors, screenwriters, and other film industry workers.

Holding signs and banners, they demanded the government halt McCarthy's actions, punish his crimes, and restore freedom in America.

McCarthy hadn't just persecuted individuals; he'd paralyzed the entire Hollywood industry. No one dared to make films, and without films, there was no money to earn. Hollywood despised him.

"Sue McCarthy! Restore freedom to Hollywood!"

"Punish political thugs like McCarthy!"

"We want freedom! We want to breathe! End the white terror!"

With loud slogans, the protestors marched energetically down the streets. Reporters swarmed both sides of the road, snapping photos and filming the demonstration for posterity.

At street intersections, HD Security personnel in black combat uniforms stood guard, armed with submachine guns and flanked by police cars, ensuring the protestors' safety.

The police, meanwhile, simply smiled and watched from the sidelines.

The protest lasted three hours, drawing extensive media coverage. ABC Radio and Television reported on the event promptly, joined by NBC and CBS.

Notably, NBC and CBS were also on McCarthy's investigation list.

To challenge the entirety of American media, high-ranking officials, major corporations, and even the military? McCarthy's audacity was unmatched.

The Nationwide Strike

The next day, newspapers across the country detailed the Hollywood protest. Inspired by the movement, labor unions from factories and corporations also sprang into action.

Historically, labor unions had been among McCarthy's biggest targets, second only to Hollywood. Sensing an opportunity, they organized massive strikes and demonstrations.

The nationwide strike gained extraordinary momentum. At its peak, millions of people in major cities across the U.S. flooded the streets.

Their target was clear: McCarthy.

"Punish McCarthy!"

"Such a representative has no place in Congress!"

"Restore freedom of belief in America!"

"Send McCarthy to hell!"

The calls for McCarthy's punishment echoed like a tidal wave across the nation.

They weren't criticizing any ideology or a labor investigation committee. What they attacked was McCarthy's character, his tax evasion, and his collusion with entrepreneurs to manipulate the stock market.

Because using these topics never results in political missteps.

"McCarthy indulges in eating, drinking, gambling, and debauchery—he's practically a five-poison congressman! How can someone like this be qualified to represent the people?"

"McCarthy evades taxes. I have evidence right here. Over the past few years, McCarthy has evaded more than $60,000 in taxes. I'm not slandering him—I have irrefutable proof."

"McCarthy colluded with financial company personnel to manipulate stock market transactions. He pressured certain companies, enabling financial firms to short those companies and make illegal profits of $330,000. I have concrete evidence of this."

Nixon, holding the documents, righteously condemned McCarthy's despicable actions. Sharing the same Congress with such a man was, in his eyes, utterly shameful.

Why was Nixon putting in so much effort?

First, because his boss, Hardy, had ordered him to attack this guy ruthlessly.

Second, toppling McCarthy would make Nixon a political star.

Clap clap clap~!

The Capitol erupted in enthusiastic applause.

In recent days, many congressmen had been embarrassed by McCarthy's rogue behavior—he even accused some of them of being spies or labor informants, which was tantamount to ending their political careers.

Now, someone was aiming to take down McCarthy. While they didn't dare act directly, they were more than willing to cheer and lend key support at the critical moment.

This was the perfect time to kick someone when they were down, to ensure McCarthy's downfall. There was no way they'd let this chance slip by. Experience more tales on My Virtual Library Empire

McCarthy, already lacking allies in Congress, had offended so many people that seeing him besieged was only natural.

McCarthy remained seated.

After Nixon's speech ended, McCarthy prepared to stand and rebut. He was infamous for his sharp tongue and wasn't afraid to speak.

But just then, the Vice President and Chairman of the Senate, Alben W. Barkley, spoke from the podium: "Congressman McCarthy, I must interrupt you because you're not scheduled to speak today. Furthermore, I have something to inform you—the investigators are outside, and they've come to take you in for questioning."

McCarthy was dumbfounded.

He hadn't expected things to escalate so quickly. His opponents didn't even give him a chance to counterattack. This wasn't a debate—it was a trial.

McCarthy was taken away.

The congressmen's faces were all filled with schadenfreude.

Outside the Capitol, a large number of reporters had gathered. Clearly, they had been tipped off in advance. Cameras were rolling, and the bold ABC logo stood out prominently.

Three formally dressed investigators walked in front, with McCarthy in the middle. His hands were restrained, though they spared him the indignity of handcuffs.

Click click click~!

Reporters went wild, snapping photos furiously.

The TV cameras zoomed in on McCarthy, capturing every detail. McCarthy, feeling his blood boil, shouted loudly at the cameras: "This is persecution! It's blatant persecution and slander! This is a Labor Party conspiracy!"

"Congressman, is tax evasion and stock manipulation also slander?" a reporter shouted back.

"Those—those are slander too! I didn't do it," McCarthy stubbornly retorted.

That day's news, featured McCarthy being taken away by investigators. Many who saw it couldn't help but cheer.

A political rogue being arrested was a cause for celebration.

McCarthy's case wasn't difficult to investigate. His tax evasion was easily uncovered by the tax bureau, revealing that over several years, he had evaded tens of thousands of dollars. And where did this money come from? It was his cut from the profits of a financial company—hidden away without reporting.

Why did the financial company share profits with him? That wasn't hard to figure out either. The company's head had been arrested and readily confessed that they had colluded with McCarthy. McCarthy would target certain companies, causing their stock prices to plummet, allowing the financial firm to short the stocks and reap massive profits—a seamless operation.

The financial firm made over $3 million this way, while McCarthy pocketed more than $300,000.

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