The day after Louise's exclusive report, it triggered a demonstration of at least 10,000 people. As the report gradually deepened, the number of people marching nationwide reached one million at the peak.
At first, some people held up signs saying "Mutants' lives matter," but as public opinion expanded and the word "mutants" became taboo, the slogan was changed to "Superpowers' lives matter, too." , since then the word "mutant" has completely disappeared from public spaces.
If that's all, forget it. After all, in the United States, demonstrations are commonplace, and senior officials don't take them seriously at all. But just at this moment, the old enemy and enemy Russia held a grand press conference. The mysterious and powerful superpower - the Red Son, announced that he would join the Russian Superhero Bureau and become the honorary director of the Bureau.
At the press conference, the son, wearing a red suit with a hammer and sickle on it, showed off his powerful strength in public. For example, one hand can easily hold up a heavily armored tank, the red hot wire can penetrate a ten-centimetre-thick steel plate in one second, and its flight speed far exceeds that of an intercontinental missile... etc., etc., which have aroused strong repercussions in the international community.
Especially the United States.
In the hearts of the American people, this news was similar to when Lao Maozi detonated "Big Ivan", which directly caused an uproar. Everyone was panicked, thinking that the son of red would attack tomorrow and the United States would be destroyed.
There is no way. Since the beginning of the Cold War, under the guidance of powerful public opinion in the United States, almost all American people believe that Russia is a powerful and evil country. Once Russia defeats the United States, they will inevitably suffer disaster.
(For example, there are still Americans who think we still have pigtails and narrow our eyes. What’s ridiculous is that for such obvious discrimination, a well-known university still licks its face and calls it bullshit diversity. It deserves to be Despised by the people.)
Looking at the attitude of the evil empire on the opposite side towards those with superpowers, and looking at what their own country has done, the majority of the American people are even more angry. By persecuting people with superpowers like this, doesn’t this force people with superpowers to defect to the enemy’s country
And these superpowers were originally able to protect their country.
Just when public sentiment was arousing, the third wave of public opinion bombs hit hard.
It’s still the Daily Planet, it’s still Louise, and this time, she released a video interview with survivors who participated in illegal human experiments.
"... My name is Yuriko Koyama, and I am a Japanese-American... I love this country deeply, and I am proud of being an American... I studied hard, became a scientist, and will serve the motherland in the future... But look at me now The end result was that they brutally persecuted me just because I was a person with supernatural powers..."
In the video, Yuriko, who the senior management thought was dead, was lying on the hospital bed, raising her bare arms and complaining hoarsely to the camera. Her delicate and beautiful appearance touched the hearts of all ordinary people.
"... They cut open my body and replaced all my bones with steel alloys... The most terrifying thing is that they also injected some kind of medicine into my neck to control me and turn me into a good boy. Obedient puppets and slaves..."
The camera zoomed in, showing the circular pinprick on the back of Yuriko's neck, proving that what Yuriko said was true.
Outside the camera, Louise's voice-over sounded: "So this terrifying drug that can control people's thoughts and behaviors is only useful for people with supernatural powers, or is it useful for all humans?"
Yuriko smiled sadly: "What do you think? The mental power of superpowers is stronger than that of ordinary people, so the medicine is gradually improved through experiments. Rats, goats, monkeys, ordinary people, and finally superpowers. "
She faced the camera and said something that panicked all the senior officials: "If it weren't for the fact that this medicine is extremely expensive and difficult to make, I'm afraid the government would have used it on everyone across the country. After all, they have become obedient slaves and puppets. I won’t resist..."
With a "bang", the coffee cup in President Robert's hand hit the TV hard, directly smashing the TV screen into a black screen. He stood up and shouted angrily: "This is rebellion, this is treason, this is a naked slander and attack on us. We must catch this woman immediately and ask the Daily Planet to stop reporting."
His national security adviser Youyou said: "It is too late now. Public opinion has fermented to this extent. If we act rashly again, the consequences will be even more disastrous."
Another staff member said solemnly: "This woman has both arms. We thought she was dead at the time, but we didn't expect she was still alive. After all, we have also investigated and found out that Louise, the great reporter from the Daily Planet, and Xie The relationship is very close."
"Shaellen?" President Robert said through gritted teeth, "Is he the one who is causing trouble in all this?"
His confidants looked at each other and shook their heads.
The security consultant said: "Xie Lun has a motive, but his power is too small and he does not have the ability. These information, including this woman, were all provided by him, and there is someone else who planned this matter."
"Who could it be?" President Robert frowned, "William? Or James? Don't they know that doing this is harmful to the country?"
Another staff member said: "Mr. President, now is not the time to investigate the culprits behind the scenes, but to consider how to deal with the turbulent public opinion. I heard that many people in the party have also started to add fuel to the fire. If we don't respond, I'm afraid we will Something big is really going to happen."
"What big thing could happen? I will be moving out of the White House in half a month."
President Robert gritted his teeth and said.
The security consultant took a deep breath and said solemnly: "What if they want to pour all the dirty water on you, and they take the opportunity to clear themselves?"
President Robert sneered disdainfully: "What they think is too simple. Do you believe that I can drag them all down even before I die?"
At this time, the security adviser's cell phone vibrated. He opened it, took a look, sighed, raised his head and said to President Robert: "The latest news, Benjamin will issue a public statement to support the opinions of the people."
"This bastard has only half a month to win the White House. Is he so impatient?"
President Robert was so angry that he almost dropped another cup.
Another staff member stood up and said urgently: "Mr. President, we can no longer delay the matter at this point. We must make our attitude clear as soon as possible, otherwise we will become even more passive."
President Robert glanced at the other party: "What do you think I should do now?"
The staff member said word for word: "Don't forget, you are still the president, and the greatest power is still in your hands."
President Robert's expression changed: "What do you mean? Do you really want me to be doomed?"
"You misunderstood, Mr. President," the staff member said solemnly. "Support the opinions of the people and promote the rights of people with special abilities. Who can surpass you now?"
Everyone else's expressions changed when they heard this. The security adviser was the first to react, stood up and nodded: "Yes, Mr. President, the most others can do is make statements and give a few speeches, but we can do more. .”
President Robert was not an idiot. He also understood what his staff meant. While thinking about it, he said: "So what do you think we should do to reflect our attitude?"
"Xie Lun, we still have Xie Lun." The staff said urgently, "As long as you reuse Xie Lun, make him a benchmark, block the people's mouths, and let all the rumors about you be attracted to him. "