Easy. Money and power corrupt many people. It magnifies your character. It’s why many people are so frustrated by the political climate in this country.
Synder and people like him think their money and influence makes them immune to societal norms and for all intents and purposes it does. Just throw a few bucks at it, NDA here, hush money there, lawyer magic and alakazam back to the ole yacht club with the scotch.
What’s worse is they really think they’re smarter than everyone else too. We’re just sheep among wolves to them. Get your season tickets, they’re on sale!