I don't claim to know all the facts, but at some point you have to stop being naive. It's obvious these companies expect some sort of political benefit for pay

I don't claim to know all the facts, but at some point you have to stop being naive. It's obvious these companies expect some sort of political benefit for paying these outrageous speaking fees, the part we don't know is to what extent there is an "agreement". I will concede the agreements may not be communicated in any way, and just based on expectations. However, these fees would not continue to be paid if expectations did not continue to be mostly met.