Sundance is deep in the weeds. It's possible to miss something. Also possible there's a reason that EO still needs to have force. Why not simply ask Sundance in his comments?
Overall, Sundance takes a more pessimistic view of the possibility of DS being foiled, largely because he has witnessed such failures over and over in the past. Nevertheless, he is quick to admit a change of view when evidence supports it (e.g. his coverage of Canada in trade talks). CTH has done so much incredible research that regular alt-reporters are just now getting to (e.g. Sara Carter now shining light on intelligence laundering). Sundance may not be a Q-believer, but it would take a lot of persistent warp from them for me to suspect them of being "controlled resistance".