@aethernaut They believed at one point that Trump had their back - the "absolute immunity" thing. Now they are clear that they will be thrown under a bus if it suits. I think we can assume that there is some hesitancy. Perhaps even some potential whistleblowers. It is quite possible that they are pulling those who have become disillusioned one way or another. So just removing a contingent they could no longer rely on anyway, while painting it as a concession.#USpol