Trump simply doesn't seem to think things through very well does he?
Impulsiveness is not a good trait for someone in his position, and that's the least of it. The Republicans have been complicit in allowing their party to be hijacked by this person. It's a hot mess.
The question is, will they be able to proceed without triggering armed uprisings of Trump loyalists? That's a real possibility that's been foreshadowed by insiders.