By removing himself, he is damaging the ones who are in league with the disruptor. These are media orgs. They want Trump to talk and talk and talk. That's their money.  When he leaves early, every news org has to scramble, and they have to be ready to cut to the talking heads. It forces them to be on their heels.  Newsroom attrition.  Make these reporters start hating each other. "Man fuck CBS, that cunt wouldn't shut up and now my boss at CNBC is pissed I didn't get a question!"