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Compounding this already volatile situation was the Corleone family's own internal dynamics. Shortly after the meeting with Mo, Michael convened a family meeting in which he stripped critical positions and forbade any response to encroachments from rival families. This maneuver further instilled a sense of weakness and chaos within the group, exposing his associates as potential traitors and drawing out those with disloyal tendencies.
Michael’s decision to remove Hagen, the family’s consigliere, only added to the perception of vulnerability. By leaving this crucial role vacant, he lured out potential enemies within, readying the environment for decisive action against Mo Green.