They’re coming out of their sheep’s clothing.
In the words of one of our famous District Justices’, . . .
“I don’t understand all that legal mumbo jumbo and technical stuff, in the matter of this issue, my decision is the correct decision and you will abide by the decision”.
That's because they know that being aggressive and "in-your-face" about their outrageous actions will play better with voters than being sheepish, defensive and making excuses.
That is something Republicans never learn...Rats and other forms of criminal are born knowing it.