I know what you mean. I don't suppose you think differently, but in general: I think it's worth reminding ourselves that "a government" is made up of multiple

I know what you mean. I don't suppose you think differently, but in general: I think it's worth reminding ourselves that "a government" is made up of multiple people, which may be largely influenced by distinct cliques, whether or not those cliques are within the government. It may be the case that real danger lies predominantly within those cliques.