He did it ......... because he knew he’d get away with it.
And, so far, he has. And it will encourage others to do the same.
Nothing short of complete rebuilding of a FBI with NO surveillance powers is acceptable. If you can’t get (or won’t) prosecute, transfers to Alaska, Hawaii and Border Patrol are in order, counting paper clips.
.... transfers to Alaska, Hawaii and Border Patrol...
Border Patrol motto is Honor First..no fbi need apply, BP are some of the hardest working, dedicated employees of the US government working a tough dangerous job, and mostly unappreciated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60omcAmElsg