[bagster]

Upon commencement of hostilities. When there’s a legitimate target in view. When it’s deemed to do so would be advantageous. To neutralize the target.

But wait, there's more.

To distract.
To run out the clock.
To hijack the news cycle.
To influence an election.
To prevent attacks upon themselves.
To project (both sides do it).

examples: Bush funeral. Russia, Russia, Russia, Mueller, Impeachment, Rona.

The derp bag of tricks runs deep.

[Steven W.]

oh and don’t forget Russia! ;)