You can bet your ass that there is a hell ov a lot more to this story that has been reported. And that will be reported.
The way it works now with thing that are or can be political is this: After the deed happens and is reported. The Movers and Shakers meet and brainstorm.
They ask themselves and ask aloud, “Which lie will the Public believe?” And shortly after that they ask, “What lies are the Public stupid enough to believe?” That opens a new can of worms and gives them boo coup of fodder to work with.
That is how they roll now. Believe it or not.
Herrera is the far better choice, I believe.