Trump did see himself as doing that, and perhaps still does. This sentiment being meant without derision toward Trump. Just as he did in 2015, he sees that the U.S. needs saving. Obviously the question becomes whether a tipping point, an event horizon, a point-of-no-return, has been reached.
If you look at the trajectory Trump was well on his way. If he not had his second term stolen we would be having an entirely different conversation. The rats/deep state have spent the last 3 years constructing a fortress to prevent it from happening again. Even if Trump returned it would seem to be insurmountable. A lame duck from day 1 and an older Trump. Toss in the GOP indifference to the ubiquitous voter fraud and l see little hope.