In late January 1933, a group of competing conservatives, feeling the pressure of a political crisis, gathered to discuss their options. With the conviction that radical changes were necessary, they agreed on a strategy to appoint an outsider to lead the government. This choice stemmed from their recognition of his substantial popular support, despite their personal disdain for him.

The conservatives believed that, by placing this individual in power, they could manipulate and control his actions to suit their interests. This decision illustrates the lengths to which political factions may go, prioritizing their objectives over democratic values, as discussed in Steven Levitsky's book, "How Democracies Die."