This kind of official is the handicap possible to a “We The People” government. It has no caveat “unless we are foolish.” However buffered, it’s ultimately a democracy.
And people won’t want to confess being suckered without great cause. The best practical move may be to push these people into disfavor such as Donald tries with his Tweets.
Well maybe even disfavor isn’t enough. In fact it can backfire when other principles suffer in the effort. Favor of what built the best of America is needed.