This is all happening on POTUS Trump’s timetable. He’s the one with the whiteboard that has it all laid out. In fact we’re told he’s moved UP the timetable. The bomb drops when he DECLASsifies.
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I agree he has substantial power, but he also needs certain events to play out, for example this recent move by the House, which he does not control.
To the extent that Trump exerts direct control, the press and it's allies in the DEM party will declare his move to be purely self-serving, and contrary to the rule of law, etc.
House vote include 1 GOP voting "present." Measure has enough votes to pass.