yes, me too, and think it's been part of the plan...

I couldn't find his exact quote, so I asked GPT (so helpful for research by the way;)

and this is what it said;

The comment you're referring to was made by Donald Trump before his presidency. He once mused about how it would be interesting to see who stood by him if he "lost everything." This remark reflects his frequent discussions on loyalty and how his supporters would react in the face of his potential downfall. While not widely cited in recent political analyses, this sentiment aligns with his rhetorical style of testing the loyalty of those around him during moments of potential loss or adversity.