That's basically the understanding, supported by Q statements. He sacrificed greatly.
And to facilitate his spilling the beans, knows where the bodies are buried, etc., in the interim. Yes, sacrificed greatly. I’ve always thought the date of this hearing boded well for a Christmas pardon by POTUS afterwards.
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3713665/posts
Keeping OMB job opens White House chief Mulvaney to Democrat subpoenas
Washington Examiner ^ | Dec. 18, 2018
(could this be another play on the dems? We just read that he’s been compiling reports...would be a great time to drop some booms during hearings..)