Is the United States a Corporation? Debunking a Persistent Conspiracy Theory

The claim that the United States is a corporation is a persistent conspiracy theory. This theory often cites the Organic Act of 1871, which reorganized the District of Columbia's local government, and the Emergency Banking Act of 1933, which addressed the Great Depression. However, these acts do not support the claim of corporate status for the entire nation. The U.S. Constitution clearly establishes a constitutional republic based on popular sovereignty. Article V outlines the amendment process, requiring broad national consensus for any structural changes. Supreme Court rulings, such as Texas v. White (1869), have affirmed the indestructibility of the Union, rejecting the idea of unilateral secession by states. The video's visual presentation effectively communicates these complex legal and historical arguments, making it suitable for a media article that explains this misconception to a wider audience.