I believe they are narcissistic enough to do this sort of shit to most people thinking they can get away with it. Trying to do it to the president, who wields so much power, however, requires more than hubris IMO. These people aren't complete morons.  They typically do calculate their risks.  It's how they get so far in politics to begin with. Sorry, but there was more than hubris at play here.  And you know it.  All the child trafficking and false flags definitely fits the bill.  Hiding cures for diseases that affect everyone fits the bill. They have plenty of dirt to cover up that warrants risking their lives. Whether or not you and I agree on this point is kind of irrelevant, though. The main point is that this is how the narrative is being set up publicly for normies.  Normies will have no logical choice but to start asking "why would they go to such lengths" once more of this trickles out.  And that question will be answered, then we're off to the races.