This is exactly right and part of why Trump is so brilliant. In one fell swoop he sets up Ted Cruz to take the bulk of the debate flak. It’s a gambit for Trump...if Cruz does well and dominates he might go up in the polls. If everyone else gets the better of him then it worked.
Does this stunt demonstrate what a formidable, serious President Trump will make? This is the stuff leaders of the USA are made of. As long as it keeps trump from saying anything of substance. like polls, Canada, New York, how much everyone loves him. Unfortunately, methinks he will make a grand entrance tomorrow—and that will be the news of the debate and the day.