State troops could even be dispatched, under guise of training, to support cl andestine operations. Companies could be set up to move money and later, when exposed, used as opportunities to black mail high officials. Maybe even motive for murder. If someone discovered th e true nature of one of these, say, real estate development companies, then they might be in danger. In the end, it turns out that it doesn't matter who gets elected president.
Larger interests control both parties, the national media and the huge trusts and foundations.