[papertyger]

...yet they all abandoned him when he decided to challenge them at their own game. They never expected him to get this far.

Actually, I really believe that is part of the winning Trump narrative.

He's been a fellow victim of government, except he's been able to amass the resources and skills to seriously challenge the neo-despots who are loyal only to those currently doing something for them.

[rineaux]

You're certainly right.

Fun to watch him expose them all.