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He emphasizes that plausible deniability—the ability for both sides to plausibly deny involvement or blame—has historically been crucial in sparking civil conflicts. The lack of plausible deniability in this election, due to its landslide victory candidly challenged by claims of widespread cheating, increases the risk of escalation.
He argues that both sides — the left and the right — are driven toward conflict: the left because they've exhausted their social and institutional capital, and the right because they are emboldened by recent victories. The left’s desperation, combined with their control of intelligence agencies and media, creates a volatile environment where “deep state” or “federally-supported chaos” remains a lurking threat.