They sometimes do, just look at what Musk is doing. They also bribe donate to the democrats in an effort to influence them (this is lobbying).

Why do anything illegal, when you can bribe and defame in the media you own? It looks a lot less suspicious and is a lot more sustainable.

Unless something changes, the rich have basically sabotaged the democratic party into being a center-right party. That’s why it won’t be a left-wing party in the foreseeable future.

If you don’t believe me, just look up why the Democrats tolerate the Manchins and the Sinemas within their ranks.