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Chapter 137: Washington's Disaster

In the Marvel Universe's United States, freedom of speech isn't as unrestricted as one might think. Agencies monitor everything.

In reality, freedom of speech means you can't be arrested solely for what you say, but that doesn't shield you from the consequences of your words. Moreover, as a politician, there are many things—even objective facts—that cannot be spoken publicly without repercussions.

Sometimes, a casual mention can be twisted by the media and lead to severe backlash.

This situation is far beyond mere inconvenience...

Typically, Congress would immediately begin impeachment proceedings. Even if the president were part of the same political faction, such actions would be unacceptable.

However, this is a time of war. Although the president's remarks were outrageous, they were delivered with unwavering resolve. To continue like this could be seen as a sign of surrender. Washington's high-level officials were in turmoil...

"Dammit!" Stark, who was dealing with crises worldwide, couldn't contain his frustration after hearing the news.

T'Challa and Rhodes, who were nearby, also looked troubled.

Falcon sneered, "This is exactly why I didn't want to support the bill. It's hard to believe the character of these politicians. Isn't this rhetoric terrifying? It's unimaginable for a head of state to utter such words."

The President's inflammatory speech had far-reaching consequences. It sparked widespread unrest within the military, causing divisions and potential mutinies.

The Black community, with their superior physical attributes and endurance, made excellent soldiers. They constituted nearly 20% of the U.S. military, including two generals. The widespread protests exacerbated the already dire war situation.

As the storm raged outside, the President cowered deep within the White House...

"Oh my God! How could I have said that? This is disastrous, absolutely disastrous..."

He wished for nothing more than to disappear. While many of his remarks were not baseless, they were not meant for public consumption, especially through the lens of global media...

"Your Highness, how did I do?" Onyxia asked Thor with a smile.

"Excellent work!" Thor replied with approval. "You've managed to make more people lose faith in the current leadership!"

Understanding Thor's intent, Princess Black Dragon's manipulative dark magic was indeed overkill for a mortal, but it effectively exposed his true sentiments.

"What's our next move?" Princess Black Dragon asked eagerly, genuinely surprised by the success of their plan.

"For now, let the fear and hatred fester!" Thor instructed.

Three days later, Wakanda's elite forces launched an assault on the White House.

It was a decapitation operation, with Wakanda deploying the Vibranium robot, the mechanical Black Panther, which had never been used before.

A large number of high-ranking officials were killed, including the President and Vice President. By the time reinforcements arrived, the White House was in ruins.

While presidential assassinations have occurred before, this was unprecedented in terms of the scale and impact of the attack.

This year was also an election year. Given the circumstances, the previously disadvantaged competitor found himself in a favorable position to assume the presidency.

The new candidate delivered a unifying speech, urging the nation to overcome the crisis and condemning Wakanda's actions. His true thoughts, however, remained unknown.

Under normal conditions, with no preparations from the former president's team, his appointment in the upcoming election would have been almost guaranteed.

However, the new candidate made a critical error. Throughout his speech, he referred to the Wakandans using an offensive term, completely oblivious to its implications...

In any case, the next day, the unfortunate president was found dead at home, apparently the victim of an assault.

Regardless of the perpetrator, it was clear that Wakanda was blamed for the death. Ultimately, the responsibility fell on those who sought his life first.

To some extent, both deaths could be seen as inevitable given the circumstances, and there was little mourning.

Meanwhile, the vast United States found itself leaderless, with major institutions severely damaged and each one in disarray.

Amid the chaos, many previously silent factions began to formulate new plans.