chapter 224
Super pack and 3 wires
In a sense, Eugene’s popularity would not be too wrong even if it had already surpassed that of President Trump.
Of course, popularity in the United States, the complete version of capitalist society, was natural in proportion to the amount of publicity spent.
“I would like you to participate in the campaign in the southern region as well.”
Trump was straight up asking for what he wanted.
“I’m sorry, but I don’t feel very well these days, so such an event seems unreasonable. They say that people who are weak are more likely to get the corona virus.”
Of course, Eugene has no intention of complying with Trump’s request.
What’s more, considering the Trump camp, which is vulnerable to Corona, it is even more so.
Even Trump himself knows that the coronavirus is confirmed with just one month left before the election, so he has no intention of meeting him.
“Donald doesn’t have to push too hard. I am confident that we will do well this time as well.”
Eugene expressed his refusal, but did not forget to offer comfort that was not even in his heart.
“To be honest, this time it’s a little dangerous.”
Donald’s voice was unusually calm.
“Damn Corona!”
Donald Trump is famous for being eccentric, but that doesn’t mean he’s stupid.
Obviously, Donald is smart enough to use even his notoriety in business.
No one is unaware that re-election is never possible.
“Damn you chinks! The stupid media are slandering me.”
As always, Trump blamed the situation on the outside.
It’s always been like that. Your victory is only because you’re good, but your failure is because someone stupid is holding you back.
Still, Trump is reluctant to admit that his policies have failed.
“Election costs are disappearing like water. All the damn media is on their side, so we need a lot more money than last time.”
In fact, the biggest reason Trump called directly was to whine about the cost of the election, although he asked to join the campaign.
The money spent on the US presidential election was growing as the tenure passed.
The election is expected to cost at least $15 billion.
Moreover, it is no wonder that Biden, who is more likely to be elected and more popular than Trump, has far more money to spend than Trump.
Trump, who had not accomplished much in his presidency, was now at a loss even from several Republican denials who had supported him in the last election.
“Isn’t the money enough?”
Eugene asks, seemingly puzzled.
“How many times has Donald’s fortune increased in the last few years?”
Of course, it’s all thanks to Eugene. Among the funds managed by Joanna, the fund that includes Trump’s fortune is at the top.
“Yeah, of course. haha… … .”
The position I have now is quite different from when I was first elected president.
Donald is well aware that leaving his business to Eugene can yield significantly higher returns than making money from his own business.
Of course, after entering the White House, he tried to gain various interests in Trump’s organization through political circles in each country, but the money he actually earned through him is not that great.
In the meantime, Eugene has warned several times about Trump organization.
Through Ivanka and Kushner, he continued to convey the message that he should not be involved in actions to reduce the taxes he had to pay, or to raise funds that violate the securities laws.
Of course, that doesn’t mean they really thought they could stop their desires.
“Still, the cost is too high. There are far fewer Super Packs than their opponents.”
What Trump wants is also a superpack.
The Super Pack is a very unique system that allows political funds to be freely used even in elections, like the United States, the king of capitalism.
You cannot support individual candidates, and you can advertise without restrictions on a specific policy or ideology, but in reality, it results in supporting a specific candidate.
This super pack is the biggest culprit in the distortion of today’s US election board to the extent that it is concluded by financial power.
Instead of supporting Donald, running TV commercials all day claiming support for some of Donald’s policies can’t be ineffective.
That’s why there are far more negative comments about this superpack even in the US.
Past presidents Obama and Donald Trump also had negative comments about the Super Pack, but both ended up being very active in their use of the Super Pack in the end.
Because your opponent spends billions of dollars on superpacks, and that’s no different from saying that if you don’t use it yourself, you’re going to give up the election.
Thanks to this, the influence of organizations and business owners who support these super packs is bound to grow even more as the elections go on.
It was so natural that if the party that received the support wins the election, they should give back as much or more than what they received.
And now the situation in Donald Trump’s campaign was very difficult to attract such a superpack.
“No need to worry too much. Perhaps it is better to make concessions in this election.”
Instead of answering Trump’s desired answer, Eugene made an absurd statement.
“What do you mean?”
Of course, Donald’s voice becomes blunt. The two things Donald hates the most is disagreeing with him and saying he’s failed.
Eugene’s answer was a mixture of the two, so it was inevitable for Donald to be furious.
“Donald. How long do you think this corona crisis will last?
Eugene asked, ignoring Trump’s angry voice.
“… … At least a year?”
After thinking for a while, Trump answers. Although his sarcasm has already been broken, it means that he has no intention of cutting off the phone with Eugene.
Even Donald himself can’t make the foolish choice of losing to Eugene and Chuck when he’s not sure he will win the next election.
“Can the situation be resolved within a year?”
Knowing Donald’s position all too well, Eugene continued what he wanted to say, regardless of his feelings.
“Or two years?”
Even if he still doesn’t like it, Donald answers again.
“I don’t know exactly how much it will be, but it will last longer than Donald thinks.”
“Really? Hagi is what the old man at the Disaster Management Agency said.”
“At least two or three years will be difficult for everyone due to the corona virus. And even after that calms down, the global economy will become incomparably more difficult than it is today. So the next president will have to fight the fearsome monster called Corona for the entirety of his term. In the meantime, the economy will collapse, and you will only be cursed for four years.”
“Well… … .”
At that moment, Donald’s attitude softened a little.
“It might be better to give up this election and come back. Then it will be much easier. People who are tired of Corona will miss you.”
“Is that really going to happen?”
“Fortunately, isn’t this opponent an old man who can’t last more than 4 years?”
“haha! right. That old man had a hard time even barely standing.”
In fact, despite the small age gap, Trump dismisses Biden as a middle-aged man.
Donald Trump has already set the record as the oldest president-elect in U.S. history. And the next president will break that record again.
“If I get elected in the next election, I can rest assured that I can try to be re-elected.”
“Hmm… … .”
Trump seems to be a little attracted to Eugene’s third term president.
Of course, the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution does not allow the President of the United States to serve more than two terms.
But Trump has been calling for a third term since he became president.
Donald Trump’s ego was strong enough to ridicule even the Constitution, the most important rule for Americans.
“It’s three lines… … A third term president.”
If he could take the place after Roosevelt, the only president of the United States with more than three terms, it couldn’t be better.
Trump’s life was filled with showing off his abilities, and a third term president could be the decisive trophy.
“It’s not about winning the Superpack or the election that matters to Donald right now.”
“Then what?”
“Of course they will support Donald.”
“Hmm… … .”
“Donald is being pushed out unfairly now.”
“That’s right. They’re plotting a plot.”
Of course, there is no such thing as a conspiracy anywhere. But the argument that the power that drives the great Donald out of the presidency is so powerful will work very well for his supporters.
Donald Trump is America’s most despised president, but he’s also surprisingly loved by a large number of supporters, which is unusual for a Republican president.
His unique words and deeds have entertained many people who are angry with real politics, and now he has many supporters who truly respect and love him.
“Sometimes a hero is in a very serious predicament. But a true hero shines the more serious the plight. Only then will we be able to overcome all difficulties and be loved by everyone when we stand in our place.”
“Hmm… … .”
Of course, Donald isn’t an idiot. He doesn’t know that Eugene is saying that he has no intention of applying to Super Pack.
Moreover, it is no secret that Eugene has been a huge supporter of Biden since the last presidential election, and that he still maintains a deep connection with Biden.
When Biden decided to retire from politics due to the death of his son, it is now well known that Eugene was the one who gave a huge amount of money to create a foundation in his son’s name, and who made him speak again in politics. Know.
In any case, Eugene is reaching out not only to Trump, but also to Biden.
That doesn’t mean Biden or Trump can express their displeasure over that fact.
Both of them have received considerable help from Eugene, and if Eugene turns his back on himself and sticks to the other, it is very clear that he will be the one who loses.
So it would be foolish to complain or express anger for Eugene for not supporting Super Pack right now.
Rather, Eugene should be grateful for not sponsoring a Superpack for Biden.
This country is not an authoritarian country where a single president can oppress capitalists at will.
Rather, it is a capitalist country where the president always has to keep an eye on the capitalist who has money.
This is a country that has to give up its seat immediately in the face of unimaginable backlash if an entrepreneur rushes to retaliation just because he or she opposes the president.
So even that impatient Trump had no choice but to suppress his anger and continue a peaceful conversation with Eugene.
“He’s a hero… … .”
And Eugene’s words contained a not-so-bad suggestion.
I’d rather give up the position I’ve been struggling with for a few years because of the corona, and aim for the next one.
Of course, there is no guarantee that the next Republican nominee will come to him, but, as Eugene said, his popularity was quite significant.