Why would he think it's a bad strategy? It's worked for him twice.

He's just openly milking it for all he can get. The guy who bragged that you can grab women by the pussy is exactly this.

Nbd. The sitouts will just say all parties are the same, do nothing beyond internet posturing, and hand it to him again.

and still adding half a trillion to the defense budget

Socialism for the rich, capitalism for everyone else.

He's just hoping to get more donations and help from the billionaires.