Yes. That's it exactly. How many links did you click that turned out to be the same old clip of Santilli calling out an MSNBC reporter Tony or Toby for being a dick to Cloven Bundy at the height of the tension during that event?

Santilli is out for himself. He had to have known the feds tolerated him because he was useful to them. He knew that and let the protesters believe he was on their side because he presented their side and talked a talk.

This is his career. I doubt he was on the federal payroll. His payout comes from the book he writes in prison and his television appearances and speaking engagement fees. No doubt he's in co tact with his agent as often as his lawyer.