It wasn’t sarcasm but it was in jest.
Republicans could use someone with her powers of command.
Trump was very weak in dealing with her, and then when the Dems took over she had free rein (with a totally non-existent Biden).
Trump should have had her censured and out of there the moment she tore up the SOTU on live TV. But despite his bluster, he was obviously intimidated by her.
We don’t have anybody intimidating on our side.