Why would he resign when he’s getting away everything in plain sight? No one calls him to account. He has free reign. He lies with impunity. No journalist will call him on it.
Today's JourNoLists do not understand the concept of "honesty." That the public understands this is reflected in the increasing number of times I have had to correct McDonald's counter staff: "NO, I ordered the -----!"
McDonald's would improve its image and improve customer satisfaction by not hiring former JourNoLists as counter staff.
Yes, free reign (from ruling) and free rein (from horse riding) both appropriate though the latter more common (smile) as an expression