[semantic]

This is the ultimate poker match. At a certain point, Trump is operating purely on intuition. All the facts are known to everyone; we're way beyond the point of further discovery.

So, it comes down to a decision on when to begin firing - figuratively & literally. Do you wait until after November, or bring down the columns beforehand? If before November, then when? Now, while everyone is on vacation?

Consider the information Ike was dealing with when he made the 'go' decision for D-day. Some were advising to wait until the weather cleared, others to act before further leaks/defensive measures could be taken. Other considerations were troops were actually forward deployed and waiting further orders.

What Trump decides to act, we need to trust & support his decision. Critical points in history have turned when a finality is reached.

[Genoa]

I agree, we’re seeing a strategic gambit here. He’s seizing the initiative.