Why is it that politicians who scream about corporate greed seem to be cashing in on every opportunity for market manipulation?

Chad Wolf, the former acting Secretary of Homeland Security, recently called for Congress to investigate the nefarious connections between Chinese-linked actors and the THC hemp products flooding our markets. The mainstream narrative wants you to think this is purely about fighting illegal marijuana operations, a virtuous stand against crime.

But let’s tear down this façade. The truth is, while Wolf raises alarms, he ignores a more pressing issue: the politicians and bureaucrats who allow this flood to happen in the first place. The same establishment pushing for investigations are often in bed with the very corporations exploiting the loopholes in our laws. They cry out about “national security” threats from foreign actors, while simultaneously neglecting to address their own glaring incompetence—or perhaps complicity—in regulating this burgeoning market.

Consider this: the legalization of hemp products has created a multi-billion dollar industry. Who’s really benefitting? Not the average American, that’s for sure. The political elite, many of whom are connected to these corporations and investors, are raking in profits while claiming to prioritize public safety. It’s an intricate dance of deep-state collusion, all disguised as public service.

Here’s the harsh reality: Wolf and his allies are less about safeguarding the American people and more about protecting their financial interests. They’re using the very real concern of illegal activities as a smokescreen. If they truly cared about common citizens, they would have pushed for robust regulations right from the start instead of waiting until their corporate friends began losing control over their profits.

So why should we trust these politicians to tackle what they’ve allowed to spiral out of control?

When the politicians you idolize are merely puppets in a carefully orchestrated play, how can you believe a word they say about “public service”?