Appearing strong when you’re really weak is great and all. But you’re still weak. And if your opponent is somebody like Trump, then he’s going to be smart enough to know your weaknesses, and strong enough to exploit them.
For what it’s worth, here’s a short video in which Hugh Hewitt lays out his case for why Trump should be re-elected. We all remember Hugh’s attempt at a gotcha question during one of the debates in 2016, but he apparently got on board with Trump pretty quickly after he took office. Hugh still has some RINO impulses from time to time, nevertheless his support for Trump has been solid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL9tdNvJ07c