To people they may lookup to or feel they need to impress, or may get something from them.
The true test is how they treat people they have nothing to gain from or are “beneath” in some way. It is evident with K-Twitt that he does NOT treat these types of people or institutions well.
So a few well connected people who think he is a “good guy” means nothing to what he really is. Smacking an innocent chair after losing is more indicative of personality