There are two choices: the politicians are either stupid or subversive. (How many do you think will admit they are stupid) SOme are followers, slightly higher ranking sheeple. But, some have real motives, antithetical to America. Or, whoever is pulling their strings. They quite simply want to make it easier for the takeopver they are planning, or are assigned to help by being moles in their positions.
The armed forces are weakened, how convenient. So, all that is needed is some overwhelming (in terms of numbers) or liberal politician who will give in. That's one of the main reasons for the Second AMendment, having a little to do with the "security of a free state" part. Some piss ant may order the Army, etc. to stand down, or remove suport so they get overrun. As others here have mentioned in other threads, the Japanese did not press the attack after Pearl HArbor because they knew Americans were armed. Some may talk about the various opposing armies we might face. The American people have more guns than those armies, and there enough of us. So, go ahead, come up on the beaches, the Sharks need to eat, too.
I guess that's what certain politicians are trying to stave off, and help their friends.