[Alberta's Child]

Trump didn't blow anything. He knew exactly what these @ssholes are all about, but he also knew that the President of the United States is in a weak position under the 10th Amendment to encroach on the authority of state governors.

This approach also shields him from political outrage when the state recovery/reopening processes turn into complete disasters -- which he knew was likely to happen no matter who was responsible for them.

[Okeydoker]

Your second sentence is 100% correct.

The first sentence however is not.

[AFB-XYZ]

Excellent assessment. All points are spot-on.