This why it’s a mistake to dismiss these people as being incompetent buffoons. They know exactly what they’re doing. What’s important to understand is that they don’t give a shit about the country or the public. All they care about is enriching themselves as much as possible. They are parasites in the most literal sense.
So, they knew this was coming, and set themselves up to benefit from it. That makes it a crime.
This why it’s a mistake to dismiss these people as being incompetent buffoons. They know exactly what they’re doing. What’s important to understand is that they don’t give a shit about the country or the public. All they care about is enriching themselves as much as possible. They are parasites in the most literal sense.