The only thing Trump and his allies know how to do is use the coercive force of the state. When met with resistance, defiance or indifference, their go-to move is to apply more force, in hopes of forcing their opponents to bend the knee. One reason the president is constantly threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act against protesters is because he sees it something like an “I win” button — a move that guarantees instant victory because it represents overwhelming force.