I think Whitney understands the significance of election meddling and censorship and isn't willing to turn a blind eye, as you appear to be fine with. If you're in the the milieu of those that control, you need a magnifying glass put on you by the public which Whitney does a fantastic job in getting people to take an interest in these players. 

Casual association is often how these people get intertwined in this nexus. People don't really know the person they are working with/for and are unable to catch the nefarious acts that they themselves are unwittingly supporting (as likely in Jack's case). I'd rather listen to the source on their defense than have @atyh tell me Jack is facing unnecessary criticism.