>Game theory.
https://www.thoughtco.com/game-theory-3026626
THE PRISONER'S DILEMMA
The prisoner’s dilemma is one of the most popular games studied in game theory that has been portrayed in countless movies and crime television shows. The prisoner’s dilemma shows why two individuals might not agree, even if it appears that it is best to agree. In this scenario, two partners in crime are separated into separate rooms at the police station and given a similar deal. If one testifies against his partner and the partner stays quiet, the betrayer goes free and the partner receives the full sentence (ex: ten years). If both remain silent, both are sentences for a short time in jail (ex: one year) or for a minor charge. If each testifies against the other, each receives a moderate sentence (ex: three years). Each prisoner must choose to either betray or remain silent, and the decision of each is kept from the other.
Possibly Q is saying that every time someone is removed from a position, it's because they were caught COMMITTING A CRIME. Now they face the dilemma, flip on their cohorts, or face a worse outcome.