They still do like each other. Donald needs to play around with longtime pals (or convenient villains like Alec Baldwin) who can take a joke and pushback every so often too.
Think of it as the loud blather that Muhammad Ali used to banter and boast just before going into the ring with an opponent. “Fake feuds to blow off steam with an equal or an acquaintence, and entertain whoever is watching.
I’ve seen other men joke and joust with each other this way.
You have to know how far you can take it, and then no further. Best to stay away from ‘Yo Mama’ jokes.
I agree, this strikes me as classic “tag-teaming” for ratings.