Pelosi had no choice, but I don’t think she’ll pay for it.
But it will at least get “The Squad” off of her back, and she can regain control of the party. I think that’s why she’s doing it. She knows the endgame, that Trump will only be strengthened by it. But that’s ok with her, because it also will help her in terms are shutting “The Squad” up.
I sure hope your theory is correct ;-)