The writer 'goes' (badly) 'astray' [=stops being correct or reasonable] when she blames the current government for these problems.
The President was 'led astray' [=convinced to make a bad decision] by his advisers.
They marked the trail so hikers wouldn't 'go astray'. [=become lost]
(..) From what does she seek solace?, What does she wish not to see? Hmm, A fool imbarassing himself? Oh, Yes the fool Someone had been led astray, Involved in something without their knowledge. Not bad. But um... You have to make me believe you, I have to see it in your eyes. I can do better.... (..)2011 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows