When Roberts chose someone to rewrite FISA rules after just one application had 17 lies - every one to get Trump - he selected a man that had written an Op-Ed saying Trump is most likely a Russian Agent - and that Trump should face impeachment, and all the rest.
And all of the core was left in place to get Trump. And, of course, the huge message sent by saying, we’ll take care of you when you Violate the Law, on our behalf.