They are trying to wag the dog to make US think he is committing a coup when what he will be doing is arresting criminals. You don't need the military for this next part of the plan. But they will scream and shout "dictator" so they can activate their minions for their coup. It was always about protecting themselves from prosecution. The Military come into play when they jump would be my guess.
I also see it as a game of chicken. Trump team keeps dropping info exposing them more each day. They threaten with calls of "dictator" and continue the Biden election lie. Trump keeps hitting the election lies with the evidence of their cheat. Trump warns them, take the exit or I drop the declas nuc. They push back… he pushes back. Who pulls the trigger first loses. Coup or he arrests them peacefully. If Trump doesn't give in to the election lie… they have to try coup. Military is free to act Constitutionally.
I think we are nearly there. But this all comes down to decisions of Trump.