Trump is a Machiavellian type, which means that there is probably some dark purpose behind even his dumbest moves. This so called clown did defeat the best strategy the Dems had to offer, and they're pretty tricky their own selves. He also conned almost half of America to vote for him. Is it possible that Trump isn't as stupid as his opponents would want to believe?
Trump's latest actions could possibly lure Russia's interests to the west; so that in case of a war between America and China, Russia will be too far out of position, and preoccupied enough, so that Russia won't side with China?
Listen to the bulk of rhetoric ... almost all directed at N. Korea being an existential threat to America.
Our government is clearing the field for battle, and their first move is to pull Russia away from China.
We have the capability to pull a "First-Strike" against China, but not Russia and China simultaneously. Plus, without Russia's backing, China will, more likely than not, wuss out.