American Tax Officer

Chapter 798: Chapter 400: The National Security Bureau Chief Candidate

“It’s the eighth rate hike already, and it has really put other countries through the wringer!”

“We can’t not say it, the Federal Reserve’s tactic of raising interest rates is truly lucrative, and they don’t even have to pay a penny in taxes, to be honest, one must envy them.”

“Just one rate hike, and on the surface, it seems like America’s finances have benefited too, but in reality, those damn Freemasonry members are the ones making a killing!”

At the Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bucky, Nisen, and Simmons were soaking in the hot springs and started chatting.

Meanwhile, David was resting his chin in one hand, seemingly lost in thought.

Just then, Manson suddenly came to their side and reported, “Chief Inspector, we’ve received a message from the CIA. According to intelligence data, The Big Three Groups are no longer focusing too much on the legislation, but are shifting their emphasis to the midterm elections!”

“Midterm elections!”

David’s expression suddenly grew solemn.

The Big Three Groups focusing on the midterm elections, what else could they be aiming for if not to retake control of Congress?

But he had to admit, if he were one of them, he’d probably do the same.

The old saying went, ‘To rule Congress is to rule the kingdom.’

Once these people took back control of Congress, even if the offshore tax avoidance bill had passed, they could manipulate its repeal!

“Yes, according to the data transmitted by the CIA, these people are planning to spend heavily to support their candidates this time. Every voter who supports them will receive gift cards, coupons, and cash benefits; altogether, it’s about 1500 US dollars per person!”

Hearing this, David slightly furrowed his brows.

A benefit of 1500 US dollars per person, 10 people would make 15,000, 100 people would make 150,000…

1 million people would amount to 1.5 billion.

Taking California State as a comparison, with a population of nearly 40 million, that would be at least 60 billion US dollars.

But that’s just one state.

America has fifty states; if each state lobbied voters in the same way, how massive would the cost be?

Even the Internal Revenue Service, which managed national tax collections, might struggle to pull out such a vast sum.

No wonder the Freemasonry announced a rate hike, without it to recycle this money, they might have to dig into their own coffers.

“It looks like we can’t really continue our vacation…”

David sighed helplessly.

Just yesterday, Obadiah had given him time off to rest, but he did not expect The Big Three Groups to act so quickly, including the Freemasonry announcing a rate hike to gather funds for the midterm election battle. Naturally, he couldn’t just sit by and do nothing.

Otherwise, once these people won the midterm elections and took back control of Congress, the position of their Tax Bureau would be in jeopardy again.

Nisen Bakesimmons also appeared a bit depressed.

Having been promoted to regional manager, they no longer accompanied David as before, but they had been very busy during this period.

Now, although the bill had just been successfully legislated, they hoped to relax for a few days. However, with The Big Three Groups targeting the midterm elections, they could not afford to slack off.

“Contact Trump, Sean, and… have them all come here tomorrow.”

“Understood!”

Manson immediately turned and left.

…

The next day at noon, inside a private room at the resort.

Trump and his daughter Ivanka were the first to walk in, smiling at Chief Inspector David, “Inspector David, I thought you would organize a celebration after the bill passed, but you kept it so low-profile…”

“I’ve been a bit tired lately, I just want to relax properly now.”

“That’s true, you’ve been really busy with this bill lately, it’s time for you to take a good rest…”

During their conversation, the door to the private room was pushed open again; this time, it was Beisemai, Goda, Charlie and other representatives from the Texas families.

In the following time, family representatives summoned from other states also arrived.

After another fifteen minutes or so, Sean hurried in, apologizing, “Sorry, Chief Inspector David, gentlemen, there was some business to handle in my family, which delayed everyone’s time.”

“That’s all right, since everyone is here, I’ll cut to the chase.”

David organized his words and said, “You all are aware of the Federal Reserve rate hike. According to intelligence, the Freemasonry is now using this fund to lobby voters in various states, aiming to win this midterm election.”

“And as you all are smart people here, you’ve probably guessed what their winning the midterm elections would imply!”

“According to the news from the CIA, although most voters are very supportive of our Tax Bureau, they wouldn’t refuse free money.”

“That means, under these voters’ support, the positions of many congressmen might become somewhat precarious; I need you to ensure that the seats of your families in Congress do not change too drastically, understand?”

Hearing this, Beisemai was the first to respond, “Don’t worry, Chief Inspector David, Texas is our territory, and we’ll definitely hold our ground.”

“Absolutely, we can’t guarantee other states, but no one can reach into Texas!”

…

After the representatives of the Three Major Texas Families made their promises, representatives from other states also expressed their commitment to secure their voters.