It is not the first time that the president of the United States has been assassinated. Eighteen years ago, the then president of the United States, John F. Kennedy, was shot in the head by a killer and died miserably.
But after all, it is the assassination of a head of state, and the United States is still the world's number one power. It is inevitable to shock the world. This is another media feast. Whoever can meet people's thirst for knowledge first can take advantage of the situation!
The whole process of Li Gen's shooting was photographed by several cameras including the three major television networks of ABC, CBS and NBC. That is, about half an hour later, he was moved to the TV screen.
But this first hand does not determine everything. The next follow-up report is the highlight.
For example, so far, none of the American presidents shot by gunmen has survived. In particular, Li Gen is not young. He is 70 years old this year. If Reagan followed John F. Kennedy's footsteps, there would be too many things worth paying attention to according to experience.
After Gao Xian's reminder, George Hearst, who came slowly, immediately informed the Hearst group headquarters in New York. Although he did not have great power in his hands, it was nothing to temporarily transfer several people, and then he focused on the White House press conference hall.
Gao Xian, of course, was not idle. He contacted little Bush at the fastest speed. "George, listen, President Ligen had just been assassinated by a gunman and had been sent to the Peanut Stew university hospital. At that time, I happened to be at the Hilton Hotel and witnessed everything with my own eyes."
Little Bush was surprised, "really... I'll tell my father that he's currently hosting a job in Texas."
"I think the vice president has received the news," Gao Xian said in a low voice. "According to the latest news from the White House press conference hall, cabinet members, including Secretary of State Alexander Hagrid, Secretary of defense Caspar Weinberg, and national security adviser Richard Allen, are meeting in the White House war room. One of the topics is the transfer of presidential power."
Little Bush on the other end of the phone obviously held his breath. No wonder, according to American law, when the American president suffered an accident, the vice president ranked first in the succession sequence, just as the American Vice President Lyndon Johnson took over after the assassination of American President John Kennedy.
Gao Xian continued: "however, according to my observation, the gunman was not professional. He fired several shots and didn't directly hit President Reagan."
"Therefore, I suggest that Mr. Vice President be cautious about the meeting in the White House war room."
"I see." Little Bush stammered nervously. "I'll tell my father these words right away."
How important is Gao Xian's suggestion?
At the beginning of last year's US general election, Bush Sr. was Lee Gen's competitor, but the effect of the primary election was not ideal, so he complied with the development of the situation and, in accordance with the consensus gradually reached within the Communist Party of China, formed a competitive alliance with Lee gen, who is popular but lacks a deep history of governance like Bush Sr. but what about their friendship, or more accurately, mutual trust, It's hard to judge.
If Li Gen really escaped like in the "old script", when he knew that Bush Sr. was not breathing, he began to think about taking over the president. It's strange that he didn't have a grudge!
Not long after Gao Xian's conversation with little Bush ended, George Hearst came in sweating. First, he drank a big glass of water, and then said, "the White House press conference hall is really lively. Someone asked who is presiding over the operation of the main office. As a result, Larry sparks, deputy spokesman of the White House, replied that he was unable to give an answer for the time being."
Gao Xian smiled and said, "maybe this is the truth."
"It's not over yet," George Hearst continued. "Soon, Secretary of State Alexander Hagrid kicked Larry sparks off the podium and made a statement himself."
At this point, George Hearst tidied up his tie and imitated vividly: "gentlemen, according to the constitution, we should proceed in the order of president, vice president and Secretary of state. And if the president decides to transfer power to the vice president, he will do so. But now, in the White House, I am responsible for everything."
Gao Xian was amused. "He is responsible for everything. It should be the actual situation at present."
"What, he is responsible for everything..." George Hearst shook his head again and again. "Alexander Hagrid just said in the White House press conference hall that it is absolutely unnecessary to take any warning measures at such a time. In a twinkling of an eye, the warning level of the army will be raised. If his words are so unreliable, how can he be responsible for everything?"
Gao Xian smiled, changed the topic and said, "if we seize this event of global concern, the influence of TV stations will be greatly improved. I heard that a media rookie named CNN is doing 24-hour follow-up coverage around this matter."
George Hearst heard the implication. Sir Gao wanted to examine the performance of Hearst TV before providing funds.
"Sir Gao's reminder is very reasonable." George Hurst asked humbly, "Sir Gao, do you have any other suggestions?"
Gao Xian pointed out without thinking: "as you just mentioned, the interesting events in the White House press conference hall will certainly arouse people's interest."
George Hearst immediately understood it. After all, his grandfather William Hearst started with exaggerated pornographic news.
Seeing that George Hearst listened, Gao Xian's eyes flashed with pondering. As long as the White House politicians can't wait to discuss how to take over the US president, their suggestions to old bush can reflect greater value.
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American Vice President Bush Sr. should have accepted Sir Gao's suggestion. He didn't arrive at the Peanut Stew by air force 2 until more than seven o'clock in the evening. It wasn't long before American president Li Gen, who had finished the operation, regained consciousness.
As a result, the legal procedure for Bush Sr. to act as president was not started, and the legal procedure for cabinet members, including the vice president, to vote on whether the president could continue to serve was not started. The political infighting surrounding the presidency dissipated.
As for media reports, it can only be described as overwhelming. In particular, the gossip in the White House has made melon eaters addicted, and gradually formed a social consensus with considerable radiation, that is, Secretary of State Alexander Hagrid secretly covets the presidency. In sharp contrast, US Vice President Bush Sr., who is the first in the succession sequence, is much more stable!