Put simply, so he has more power over the American people

Because he is their guy. Always was. All the persecution is theater. He hired neocons and banksters. He killed an Iranian general for no reason. He launched missiles into Syria for no reason. He promoted red flag laws. He got bump stocks banned. He gave them all things covid. Including the injection. He proved his loyalty. They have plans and those plans require the people with guns to support it, so since the Trump cult excuses or supports all his treachery, he's the guy. This will end very bad for all of us.

Prolly just to regain face.