He may be a trial run for all we know.
I think the enemy tests the waters every once in a while to see how ready the world is for him. Raises up someone who will fit the bill and waits to see if people fall for it.
Just speculation on my part but it would make sense to do that.
“Look at the history of the left around the world. And look at where they drew the line and stopped.”
I guess Stalin drew that line when he had Trotsky assassinated.