As the saying went, when people's hearts scattered, the team became impossible to lead. America was more or less in that situation now. Public trust in the government had fallen below rock bottom. It was not just ordinary people—even violent institutions like the military and police had completely lost faith.
Under such circumstances, government orders simply could not be effectively carried out.
When those responsible for maintaining order joined in the destruction and chaos, the country was beyond saving.
America was currently in the early stages of precisely this situation. Riots had begun erupting uncontrollably in some of the more chaotic states. Various factions carved up territory, while ordinary people suffered miserably. Some cities that remained relatively economically stable barely maintained basic order, but everyone lived as though they were back in the Cold War, having completely lost confidence in the future.
Under such circumstances, even if Washington himself were reborn, he could not turn the tide. After all, the end of the Civil War had been the result of compromises among all parties. That first president had not possessed the godlike power to reshape the world through his strength alone.
Just as the entire world was swallowing the American version of a bitter pill, explosive news spread across the United States almost instantly.
Captain America Steve Rogers announced his candidacy for President of the United States. At this critical moment, when the previous president had just been blown into a bloody firework, Steve chose to step forward and speak his mind.
"I only hope that everyone can unite once again. This time, our enemy is not **, but the unease and distrust in our hearts. So from this day onward, I will do everything in my power to restore everyone's confidence in America."
If other politicians had said those