I think this and things like his unannounced medical exam are Trump setting up an emergency exit plan if he needs. Pence needs to look credible as commander in chief.



It's his ace in the hole if things get to hot. Pence takes over and pardons him and his family. It may be his only uncontested path to get away with his crimes. The public would begrudgingly accept it to a) get rid of him or b) be able to say the Dems didn't get to "take him out".



I don't think it is plan A for tRump, but his ultimate get out of jail free card. And Pence would to it claim Presidency.