The developer is getting a very painful lesson in why it is stupid to support stupid people and their stupid policies.
Trump might lose 10% of his wealth in the James lawsuit.
The developer probably is losing everything, including his sanity and self-control.
Throw him a bit of mercy.
And it could be that the verbal attack was bait.
Bait causing harsh words or harsh action that would undermine or end his position in the republican party.
It sounds like he is doing a good job for the conservatives and the dims are desperate.
I am hot headed bu in this case I would suggest leaving the developer to be destroyed by the Federal Reserve and their manipulation of the interest and mortgage rates.