You could be right...but not necessarily.
Imagine this...DJT is poised to act.Fat Pig's's closest aides,having been secretly offered the choice of "silver or lead" by our spooks and knowing full well what we're capable of (that having been explained to them by the Chicoms),act against Fat Pig.
Problem solved.
Hey,it's just as possible as *your* scenario.
I agree with your solution. Much less messy.