The "recognition" is dependent on which party is in office. That's the main point - the hypocrisy. As soon as Democrats win the Oval Office again, the screaming will cease, just as it always has - just as it always will.

"Our Side" can do no wrong, it's "your side" that's corrupt and evil. Republicans strongly asserted the Biden Administration was corrupt - and this was brushed aside by Democrats. Same as with Trump the first time around, Obama before him, Bush, so on and so forth.

People are being manipulated by their leaders because it's politically convenient and raises a lot of money.