In order to for the powder keg to go off, someone has to light to fuse. They need to keep pushing till they reach that critical mass. People are slowing starting to wake up and openingly question government: Connecticut, New York, Nevada and now this makes its way into the open.
I seriously believe there is a purpose to this, and lines will need to be drawn in the sand.
I wouldn’t think they’d want to divide their efforts, but on the other hand, they may be seeking to divide the response of the Oathkeepers, etc.