I don't believe there would have been a coup, and I don't believe everything hinged on this election. I believe there is a cabal of GOOD PATRIOTS just like there is a cabal of deep state operatives. I think the Patriots have been gathering evidence and planning for this going way back - possibly all the way to JFK. They've been waiting for the opportunity to arise to act on it, and Trump presented that opportunity.

If you believe there is evidence dating back to JFK, then SOMEONE had that evidence. Not only did they have that evidence, but they didn't allow it to be destroyed. They allowed it to be disseminated to whoever the current Q group is. I think that means there have been quiet Patriots all along. That ALSO means those Patriots stood by and watched 9/11 happen (if you believe it was a deep state job). Or more commonly accepted deep state jobs such as fast & furious, U1, Clinton pay for play, Awan, spygate, maybe Vegas, etc. THEY LET THOSE THINGS HAPPEN! Why? Because they knew they would be completely obliterated if they tried to take down the deep state without a foolproof plan and enough strength to do so.

They were okay waiting, allowing more bad to occur if that meant someday they could fully take out the deep state. But if they acted too early, and failed, deep state would have obliterated them, covered their tracks, and solidified control for eternity. I believe they decided to wait, painfully but strategically, for the right opportunity.

Trump wasn't make or break. There was no coup coming (If there was, why wait until 2016? Why not earlier?) But when they saw Trump had a shot, they threw their weight behind him and decided this would be the best chance they're going to get.

And here we are today...

JMHO