“Sessions is working behind the scenes, low-key, and is playing 3-D chess. Trump is just playing along, criticizing Sessions, but it’s all part of a grand strategy to take down the Deep State”.
I’ve seen and heard different variations of the above. I’d like to believe it but, like many others, I’m skeptical.
The Kabuki theory doesn't add up. Sure it makes Sessions look "independent" for now. But in the long run, it would make Sessions look like somebody who ultimately buckled to the president's pressure and who went against his own sworn recusal. Add to that, it would make Trump look like somebody who was out to get his political opponents.