I think you’ve hit on it. Remember back when one of his staff said the Food Stamp President needed a 9/11 moment in his re-election. I think this was it, but it was botched. Remember that you are dealing with scum and nothing is too low for them to try ... “the ends justify the means” so say his comrades (Ayers, Davis, Van Jones, Clintons, etc.).
Speculation only: I would not be surprised if he makes his 9/11 moment by sacking an underling in grand style for not making him “personally aware” just in time for the election.
this means they are murders
If he gets himself arrested, he may have the turnout he wants.