[RoosterRedux]

Trump talked about it/spent money on PIs...yet seemed to lose interest in pressing the issue any further once the desired level of attention was obtained.

Actually, Trump's surprising and abrupt loss of interest created the impression that he had been threatened in a way that even he could not ignore.

[Reaganite Republican]

“Actually, Trump’s surprising and abrupt loss of interest created the impression that he had been threatened in a way that even he could not ignore.”

Excellent observation, Rooster