This is the epitome of what Patrice O'Neal said about something that may be true or close to being true, but all it takes is one ridiculous thing included into that statement that could ruin the whole conversation. The Marble's Up The Ass Theory. Flex himself is the marble's in this situation.
People or entities in the industry can be like Octopus' with hidden tentacles, let alone agendas. One thing we is know is when you are dealing with politicians whether directly or indirectly there is always an ulterior motive. Trump is the ultimate version being that he wasn't serving a political party, he is/was serving just himself. So if you fucked with him and he fucked with you, fuckery is the only result.