1. Trump holds all the cards, and has a detailed plan for running the electoral table in 2018. If he can capture both houses, then the entire MAGA agenda can proceed apace.
Under this scenario, every element of the opposition, from the left's endorsement of political violence, to the treason committed by many gov't officials, is all to be put in play to achieve maximum political impact, culminating in the last week of Nov/2018.
2. As Matt says, Trump is a cornered king sitting in checkmate. I don't think this scenario makes a lot of sense, because if Trump doesn't attempt a break-out maneuver, his entire family is at risk. He might have entertained an image of seeing himself as President and perhaps doing some good, but now he finds himself playing for keeps. If he is neutralized, the deep state is going to exercise payback that could wipe out his family legacy.
I'm still leaning towards #1. There's a reason he's got former military in all the key positions.
The Deep State intends to wipe him, his family, and their legacy out through the courts. It will serve as a warning to the populace to “don’t screw with us”.