Saigon newspapers , which had re-opened following the end of Diệm 's censorship , reported that the junta was paralysed because all twelve generals in the MRC had equal power . Each member of the MRC had the power of veto , enabling them to stonewall policy decisions . The press , which was liberalised following the downfall of Diệm , strongly attacked Thơ , accusing his government of being " tools " of the MRC . Thơ 's record under Diệm 's presidency was called into question , with allegations circulating in the media that he had supported the repression of the Buddhists by Diệm and Nhu . Thơ claimed that he had countenanced Nhu 's brutal Xá Lợi Pagoda raid , attempting to prove that he would have resigned were it not for Minh 's pleas to stay . The media further derided Thơ for the personal benefits that he gained from the Diệm administration 's land policy . Minh defended Thơ 's anti-Diệm credentials by declaring that Thơ had taken part in the planning of the coup " from the very outset " and that he enjoyed the " full confidence " of the junta
Xá Lợi Pagoda raid
Xá Lợi Pagoda raids
Nguyễn Ngọc Thơ