They ignore it because they are criminals too.
They are part of government, they aren’t afraid of the media.
They are playing the good cop in good cop/ bad cop routine.
They are both bad cops.
Also, I must note that you have been extremely generous with your choice of the final vowel in the word “Republicants”.
I would have used a “u”.
I sought to highlight their cowardice ... rather than their purchase price.