Now I see what is happening.
The Deep State is demanding chaos and shutdowns because they see this as a way to make money and regain control. POTUS is letting them do this, and in fact is almost goading them to do it. Because when it happens, it will be cover for takedowns of criminals, gathering of evidence, rescue of slaves, etc.
But then, if the left complains about POTUS dictator police state blah blah, everyone will say "HEY wait a minute, it was the CDC that demanded this not POTUS. He was saying the opposite".
And so the mighty do fall on their own swords.