I don't think that's the case. It's a fairly easy thing for them to do (i.e. they just tell other people to do it and it's not their problem anymore) but will win points with the president and divert attention from whatever fuckery they are up to. Alternatively, there is a non zero chance that he'll forget about it in a few weeks anyways, so maybe they don't even have to do anything.

The tech bros don't give a fuck if the unwashed masses think they are sycophants. Have any of them faced real backlash for it yet? People say mean things about them, sure. But it doesn't effect their wealth or power.