I agree with you that we're at the 11th hour on the last option.

If he wanted to send a public message, he could

If the invisible enemy had him, you know damn well they'd trot him out on his knees with Barron crying to a thunderous applause of liberals everywhere. Maybe no so dramatic, but if they wanted to send a message, they could to.

Instead both sides seem content with silence for now.

If trump is content, I suppose I am as well.