Initially, American and French representatives in Vietnam hoped that Diệm would take up a ceremonial role and allow the sect leaders—including Ba Cụt—to hold government positions.
Awalnya, wakil Amerika dan Prancis di Vietnam berharap bahwa Diệm akan mengambil peran seremonial dan memperbolehkan pemimpin sekte—termasuk Ba Cụt—untuk memegang posisi pemerintah.