He probably didn't think he'd lose his job and his ability to provide for his family over it.
This is how fascist regimes take over. They make opposing them too costly. Eventually, people become resigned and tired and fall in step.
It's easier to stand resolute when you have nothing to lose. Put a roof over your head, a mortgage, a couple of car payments, and a family to provide for and you might think, "I just want to keep my job."
Particularly when there's nobody on your side fighting for you.
Republicans are letting Kavanaugh swing in the wind right now. Do you think they're going to stand up for this guy?
Excellent post. Saved.
He obviously should've considered the possible consequences beforehand,
but once you've well and truly screwed the proverbial pooch, what's one's backbone to gain by groveling ?
If his family loves him, they might be pissed for awhile, and eat more beans etc, but they'll stand behind him and they'll all be ok in the end.
“Republicans are letting Kavanaugh swing in the wind right now. Do you think they’re going to stand up for this guy?”
You are so right and that is why Trump won.
He sent a private message and Avenatti published it. That's his fig leaf.
What I wonder is whether his email identified his affiliation with the school. That would have been a serious mistake. If Avenatti tracked him down and outed him, his fig leaf just got a lot bigger.