Sometimes, I like to think in terms of battlefield tactics. It helps to keep some of this stuff in perspective. I think Sun Tzu and Trump would approve of this approach.

The Brunson case feels like a demonstration on the flank, forcing the death cult to spend resources defending against it. If circumstance bears out that there is a substantial opening, you push a little harder forcing the enemy to move more resources to stem the breech. Its not the main attack but who knows where it may lead.