Naysayers never seem to think about the fact that Trump has everything to lose if these assholes don't go down.  As if those people won't come after he and his family even after he's out of office.. This is a zero sum game.  From Trump's perspective, they have to go down.  It's not optional.    We have a lot to lose if they don't, but Trump arguably has more to lose.  And in case some people haven't figured out, Trump despises losing.  That's why he never does it.