I too saw that possibility in him. A general of industry, but really lacking a well-trained army to carry out his maneuvers.
He caught up on how to maneuver better over the last 8 years and insists on loyalty he knows he lacked then. He won’t ever admit that Operation Warp Speed was a bad idea is actually normal for a major leader. He learned from it and doesn’t care to defend it. Good thing the press won’t dare challenge him on it. It’s even funny how much worse they were and remain on the subject.
What I don’t get is why he doesn’t rake Thune over the coals for reneging on his promise and is currently blocking recess appointments. Will Trump push him harder? If not why not? Sulla would be meeting him right now and hammering out some way to allay that RINO’s fear of the establishment before openly battling the man.
The Senate was ruined by the 17th Amendment. We now have corrupt gasbags elected by statewide elections like governors but who are not remotely connected to state governance. Having their own political machines (often bought for by Federal tax dollars or Federal concessions), they act like 50 little Presidents.
Oddly enough, this makes them more like the Roman Senate, since they are mainly beholden to their rich "donors" or their own financial interests.