Trump on Maxwell

Trump's reaction when asked about Maxwell was surprising.  "I wish her well," he said.  "I just wish her well." 

He seems to be afraid of her.  I mean, really. When has he ever NOT thrown someone under a bus, whether they represented any visible threat or not.  I think he tires of people, and they suddenly turn evil before his eyes.  But not with Maxwell.  He wishes her well. 

This whole business has awakened a rough beast.  He spoke of her as someone he slightly knew, much the way we might speak of some of our neighbors…”Oh, yes. I knew her.  She lived two doors down.  I think she came to a couple of our barbeque parties….”  Yes, he knew her, slightly. 

There’s talk that Maxwell recruited young girls from Mar a Lago.  There’s talk that, since Trump has declared the entire thing a hoax, Maxwell will demand to be released and cleared of all charges.  There’s talk that Maxwell has petitioned to speak before The House, ready to answer all questions. 

If the Executive Branch’s goal was to turn American Politics into a reality show, it has arrived.  What a pickle, Mr. President!  He can’t kill her.  That would be too obvious, since that’s what he likely did with her partner.  He can’t stop her, no matter which way he goes.  Threaten, cajole, intimidate, sic the MAGA hounds on her, declare her a radical lunatic.  Yet, he has done none of his usual thugwork.  Why?