He dismissed it because it would've looked like a Military Junta took over the USA under PDJT. Optics = Bad. The current situation lets them commit all the crimes while still keeping them mostly "under control"; giving the populace the chance to realize what's at stake and use civil means and resources to peaceably restore order and power back to the people, constitutionally.
There was this rumor that bewbage was posted.
It's almost like someone is working behind the scenes to ensure that the House will flip majority red regardless of what happens between now and 2024.