This is a great callout and commentary. I understand why McCarthy didn’t get Dem support as he screwed over Dems prior to this with other deals but you’re right that this is indeed bigger than Trump. Him and others created this monster. Who controls it is up to debate but it’s about money and power. If Trump is perceived as having the power they fall in line. If Putin is supplying the cash they fall in line. Chances are it’s a combination of foreign interests paying middlemen to wield power.