I've often thought that is a definite possibility. Q said we can't arrest them all, the govt would cease to function. So Q removes the rotten apples from the cart, washing and polishing the rest to clean the DS fungus off their surface. VP has no real power unless tiebreaking the Senate. So Pence is neutered under Trump, unless Trump gives him additional authority. Lindsay was cleaned, and seems to be an ally acting his part. I'm not very happy with the act, but DJT seems satisfied so I assume Lindsay is playing his part as much as I dislike the script at times.