Why Do You Trust Your Politician?

That's the way it works folks, they make up the rules to meet their needs/wants. They are not in Washington to follow the rules or laws and especially not following the Constitution.

If you don't know about Alcee Hastings, he was Federal Judge from 1979-1989. He was impeached removed from that position due to coruption and perjury. You can find out more about him here:
Alcee Hastings