I have two theories. [It's clear that she's been thinking about this, and she still hasn't delved far enough into her research. She has used the net to find out about him, and she can understand why a man of his stature has political clout. Lexa knows why people are listening to him.]

One, that he is behind everything that has happened, somehow bolstered by assistance from the Enemy who has left him with that help. This is a theory that leads me to believe that he is somehow in their control. But the flaw in this theory is apparent: why is he gaining traction now? What is allowing that? Though you may have your own biases toward this world, the singularity our mission briefing spoke of was coming along naturally. [And she has not seen anything to the contrary. Her trip with Steve to visit one of the churches left her firmly entrenched in this belief. Their belief systems don't work against or for these progressions ... and actually seem to be more for them, at least from what she's perceived.]

My second belief is that he is somehow an unwitting individual gaining traction because the political climate has made that easier for him. [She thinks of Nia's opposition to her. Even a month prior, that wouldn't have been nearly as successful. Tides turn. Things change. People take advantage of it.] Given his standing, he may be an innocent bystander. Either way, his voice is heard, and he gives them some official. Therefore, he is a threat to our mission, but one we need to approach carefully.