I think Trump believes he will lose the election. He doesn't care about democratic norms and institutions, Trump cares about winning, if he damages the country while trying to win, so be it. Watching the debate last night, it is clear that Trump is not attempting expand his coalition to get reelected. Trump is getting roughly 43 to 45 percent in the national polls, in my view that seems unlikely to be enough for him to win reelection. I also fear that Trump is rushing to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, so she can influence the decision of the court in case of a Bush v. Gore scenario (which Trump is trying to create).
I think Trump believes he will lose the election. He doesn't care about democratic norms and institutions, Trump cares about winning, if he damages the country while trying to win, so be it. Watching the debate last night, it is clear that Trump is not attempting expand his coalition to get reelected. Trump is getting roughly 43 to 45 percent in the national polls, in my view that seems unlikely to be enough for him to win reelection. I also fear that Trump is rushing to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, so she can influence the decision of the court in case of a Bush v. Gore scenario (which Trump is trying to create).