“David” can be far more useful alive, he will be given a bag of cash, a script and a warning.
Presently he’s being looked at for attempted murder. That’s something that Paul can’t wish away. Remember, too, this guy is a homeless drug addict. He absolutely cannot be trusted, regardless of payment. The National Enquirer will offer him a lot to talk -- more than the Deep State will be able to put up.
DePape will be dead within the week. The Democrats and their corrupt media have set the narrative that this was a right wing plot. They can’t afford to go back now.