I saw and read that article. I get what the writer/author is conveying. But in my opinion it takes a huge jump in comprehension if one is of the opinion that Trump just isn't that smart to orchestrate something to the suggested magnitude.

I'm in the camp that this dude just ain't that smart at all.

I'm more of the opinion that via his sick racist Administration cabinet members they have his ear and he just does what any imbecile like Trump would do,...be obedient.

He is a self loathing, narcissistic, imbecilic, immature, devoid of any real compassion, totally detached from the real world, cunning, liar, spiteful, corny, neanderthal,hallow, blinders on, kleptocrat, self important, insecure, feelings of unworthiness, bully of an entity.