They ordered him to 'do their bidding', 'or else'.
He was tasked to 'keep a lid on it' (the memo, other investigations) and he failed his masters.
Q knows about his compromised activities as do Trump and other patriots.
Right now he's between a rock and a hard place.
He knows his secret is out and he knows his 'deep state' masters know he failed them.
He's in full panic mode.
Who can he turn to to save himself? His masters or patriots?
Just my reading.
Rats like that usually jump to who they perceive is the stronger or winning side. They are known for leaving a sinking ship. Let’s see if Shiff the rat, rats.
Schiff should be encouraged to emulate Adm. Jeremy Boorda.