My fear, exactly. Might he be doing this due to the fact after these many years he is tired and being known as a no quitter, he can safely step aside head held high?
Knowing his words and deeds devastate his followers, why would
he continue down this path? What is so important to him that
such a decision is made so nonchantly? This is done for a reason. What is the reason?
Narcissism! And, maybe psychopathy.