You make some great points
There’s more. He won’t have to turn the other cheek like W cowardly did. Just show a firmness and resolve a la Reagan.
He could point out other shortcomings of the republicans. Acknowledge the unipary element and let them know he’s fighting it. Notice how RFK Jr. is using that tactic vs. Fauchi and the deep state?
He can do it. He’s not afraid.