Pardon some of the language but that tweet sounded a lot like this politician. (robocop)
https://youtu.be/Md14H_qD8iQ?t=41
he will continue to feign offense all the while relishing the loss in Iowa.
If he’d won in Iowa he’d have to put off debuting as the NEW Party Presidential candidate until somewhat later in the “season”.
Logistically this will assure he can maintain his fan base.