EBN BRUS – Empresa Brasileira de Notícias
Washington, United States
February 23, 2026
A new political rupture unfolded yesterday in Washington as Tristan Tate, recognized as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, left the country following a public dispute with President Karl Hobinhood over control and ownership of the nation’s governance structure.
Tristan had recently returned to the United States as part of the latest wave of civilians reentering the country amid reconstruction efforts. His return was initially viewed as a symbolic reinforcement of institutional rebuilding. However, tensions quickly escalated after discussions between him and President Karl regarding a potential merger arrangement tied to expanded activity and resource inflow.
According to President Karl, Tristan proposed what he described as a merger that would involve bringing assets, people, and financial resources into the United States. In exchange, Tristan reportedly requested full ownership control as a “safety precaution.” Karl rejected the proposal.
“He wanted to make a deal to merge here and work here with full energy, but he didn’t want to work if I wasn’t giving him ownership,” Karl stated.
The president argued that granting such ownership would risk destabilizing the current leadership structure. He claimed that full control could allow Tristan to remove him from office or sideline individuals who did not align with his political direction. Karl further cited what he described as Tristan’s prior record of seeking concentrated authority and maintaining rigid control positions.
The disagreement intensified when Tristan accused Karl of irregularities related to electoral legitimacy. In a direct statement, Tristan declared:
“You said someone election was voided and u served as president for 2 days beforehand, and when it was voided it went back to you, the rumors are true!”
Karl responded by reframing the dispute as a matter of constructive political engagement. He stated:
“Everyone who wants to help me wants power like you. Everyone who doesn’t want to help argues instead of helping, and these are arguments which help nothing. Maybe read the announcement. I’m not angry or anything, this is pure facts.
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- Be informed.
- Listen and understand.
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- Find common ground.”
Tristan countered by emphasizing that the proposed merger was not unilateral. He asserted that discussions had been voted on by the Founding Council, and not solely by him. He also questioned the consistency of what he described as the country’s democratic system.
“Brother, we were referring to a merge. If I’m bringing in more assets, people, money amongst other things, yes I’m going to ask for a safety precaution. Also, it was voted on entirely by the founding council, not just me, as you seem to be making all the decisions despite your ‘democratic system.’”
Karl declined to extend the argument further, reiterating his earlier position and stating he would not continue a discussion he deemed non-constructive.
Quick Version
Tristan Tate, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, left the country after President Karl refused to grant him full ownership control as part of a proposed merger arrangement. The dispute included accusations of electoral irregularities and governance concerns. Tristan warned of potential civil unrest before departing. The political climate remains tense amid ongoing national reconstruction.
Following Karl’s refusal to continue negotiations, Tristan escalated his rhetoric, issuing a warning that drew immediate attention:
“Then there will be a civil war and a revolution. I don’t see that happening here if server ownership gets transferred and the American gains activity because of it. If you cannot listen to it and improve on your standings, then again, you shouldn’t be owner. Anyways, I’m out.”
Shortly after the exchange, Tristan formally left the United States.
The departure comes at a delicate time for the country. The United States is still in the early stages of recovery following a historic crisis that reduced the national population from 589 to 183 at its lowest point. While recent days have shown modest improvement in population numbers, the political environment remains fragile.