also, and I don't mean to overstate this point, he is Asleep Most of the Time
phylan
this is easy: trump does not want a viable successor. the idea of any of these guys following him up is something he cannot even contemplate. he wants the party to fall apart without him
rich traditions
ok so if they're making JD the fall guy for surrendering to iran i'm not sure who their chosen one is supposed to be for the next election