Trump (and 90% of the rest of us here on this thread) have always known and have had discussions of the possible details.
NPC’s can’t think with strategy and Trump ages ago said he will never let those who work against him, know his real plans.
Take a breath, this is gonna be a long bumpy ride. I (personally) believe, without a doubt, that The Lord guides our POTUS and those who faithfully execute under him.
The Flynn trial, like the Pee Pee Dossier, is all part of a 4-year effort for providing the DNC some oppo research for Trump’s re-election campaign
—all paid for by the taxpayers.
You are not alone in that belief.