the backlash from the public would have been disasterous. you have to build a case for your actions. which is what is happening now. you have to show clearly what happened and why and why you are then making your move.
it NEVER would have happened with obama still in office. never.
time and distance help clear the view. look how many people flipped out with hillary not winning.
now, many if not most are glad she didn't win. perspective is everything.