What is the speaker's opinion on the trustworthiness of people connected with politicians and what do they believe such individuals are capable of?
Sadly, you miss the point.  There is substantial money to be made through the application of public pressure from activism...pro or con. Liberal or conservative.  A political staffer would be well-versed in applying pressure or soliciting funds  in exchange for a particular position on an issue.  Sorry, I just don't trust people connected with politicians....I see them all as dirty and untrustworthy.