Yeah, I just think we underestimated a cabal that was working feverishly to avoid lifetime prison sentences. The breadth, orchestration and brazenness all point to them not leaving anything to chance.
They were afraid until the last minute. 27K soldiers worth of afraid.
Shared naivity.
How exactly naïve Donald Trump was in 2017 is a matter for debate, but I'm guessing he's very clear-eyed today.