As to your question whether it happens in war or peacetime the collapse will seem 'oddly' sudden. mark my words

I HEREBY DEMAND A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR TO INVESTIGATE THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR MUELLER.

When loyal Trump stooges are appointed special investigators and outnumber the Justice Dept. special prosecutor, Trump could pull a magic Putin disappearing act ;^/

...39 special prosecutors later...

Subject: RE: BS: Trump is a one trick pony
From: Vashta Nerada - PM
Date: 22 August 18 - 12:22 PM

He steps closer to the brink daily. He is now insisting that the Justice Department investigate his political enemies. This. Isn't. Done.

Will the politicians around him allow him to continue? What line must he cross for them to finally shut him down?