The precipice better not last too long.
The daily carnage will grow to unbearable heights for most very fast.
I've never liked the plan. (Of course I'm not privy to it, I just don't like what we are seeing.)
I would have used the military to take over the media. Arrests in full force with lighting speed. Give the public full knowledge of the crimes. Let try do weekly fireside chats, where he is the only thing on TV. Gitmo and full prisons/executions for the public to see.
Full disclosure with no deals.