The best description I've ever read of how Trump uses outrage and opposition to do his work for him. What he is waiting for is a plan. Today he has Project 2025, Musk's Doge, & Imperial USA as his outrage. He's waiting for a plan from the EU and Dems to pivot.
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/06/29/trump-robert-moses-new-york-television-city-urban-development-1980s-218836/