[txnativegop]

I did not think about the President’s statement from that point of view. Northam could take it as a threat about his leadership and behavior.

[DarthVader]

Whose to say that he has not confronted Northam on the phone? Ralphie is on a dangerous path and the threats the POTUS makes in situations are legal. He would no doubt informed him of things he could do to protect American citizens.