The Revolution Came

Chapter 32: The Garcia Affair

____October 30, 1935____

___~Imperialiste~___

Secretary of the Treasury Engulfed in Scandal over Misuse of Public Funds

Revilla City, Revilla-

Secretary of the Treasury, Ashton Garcia, confesses to misuse of public funds to support infidelity. 

Congress calls for the immediate replacement of Cabinet Secretaries.

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Ken Drick placed the newspaper on his desk while he started to pace around his office, his hand stroking his chin while Zacharias stood by the side. The man who served as the head of the secretaries watched the President pace around the office while thinking of a solution to the current crisis. 

"Sir, Congress is demanding an immediate response to their demands or else they will send the National Guard to enforce those demands," Zacharias said while Ken Drick turned to him.

Ken Drick now stands at a crossroads, knowing that he needs to do something or else it will allow more people to join the Imperialist Movement that might cause the collapse of their government. 

"It cannot be possible Mr. Zachary," he said to his Vice-President. At the same time, the man nodded in agreement not anticipating that one of the most highly regarded figures of the Codinera cabinet during the Revolutionary War was the center of this scandal. 

"Each man was appointed into office because of their specialized role within the revolution, we both know that they have done their roles well, establish and ensure stability within our government," He continued while he looked out the window in his office. 

The National Guards outside the capitol building did their best to ensure the riot didn't enter and disrupt government duties. He sighed while pinching his nose in frustration. 

"He kept a low head and was able to cheat the system and involve pivotal departments that are key in combating slavery," Zacharias responded in a low tone, thinking of a potential solution to the crisis. 

"Perhaps we should reorganize the cabinet and appoint new people to government service," Ken Drick spoke turning to Zacharias.

___November 2, 1935___

Members of the cabinet gathered into the conference room, while Ken Drick and Zacharias sat on their respective seats. They could hear the riot that was

"You expect that you all received the memorandum letter yesterday," Ken Drick started as members nodded, while others glared at the empty seat where Garcia usually sat. 

"Congress is calling for all of you to place your letters of resignation," he said sadly while everyone in the room disapproved.

"This is unconstitutional," Some shouted while others nodded, ready to leave and give their letters of resignation.

"Whether it's unconstitutional or not, we need to restore faith to our republic. We allowed ourselves to become extremely comfortable with our freedom to the point we allowed this affair to continue in the background," He finished, leaving no room for argument. 

"Meeting adjourned," Using his gavel to mark the end of their meeting. 

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Cody rose from his seat and was ready to return to his firm, if he is being honest it would be a nice way to end his tenure as Secretary of War. He ended his service with little to no controversy under his belt, while he does admit that the creation of the Navy did cause some uproar from within Congress, it did receive praise from the general public.