in the 10 minutes of the Rogan interview I could stomach he talked about how surreal it all was, how it was a joke, he didn't want to be a politician, and he didn't expect to win.
He was expecting it this time and he knows what he can get away with.
It could be that simple. He didn't realize the potential the first time around and so many things got in the way, including a disaster that tried to force a leadership role on him. This time enough was changed and built up to prevent the obstacles, and he not only can avoid justice for his past, but he can, in his own words, "do anything and they'll let you."
Fuck that, he said multiple times that he'd be a dictator (on day one). He's talked about terminating the Constitution. He tried to overthrow the 2020 election. He's the only person who has ever argued that Presidents should have immunity, and then his hand-picked Supreme Court gave it to him. He said multiple times that this is the last time you'll have to vote.
There is no gray area. He wants to be a dictator and will do EVERYTHING to make it happen. And his fucking supporters want it, too. Don't give them any leeway and don't give him any leeway. Call his and their bullshit out every fucking chance you get.
There is exactly one argument that fascists understand.
People aren't paying attention. This is the last legitimate election the US will have. They control all three branches of government. The words in the constitution are meaningless if no one is there to uphold them.