Because they wouldn't blink an eye and strongarm a small business or individual that don't have legal budget. They even hint at it when "we were surprised he di

Because they wouldn't blink an eye and strongarm a small business or individual that don't have legal budget. They even hint at it when "we were surprised he didn't settle since he has to come to us for permits anyway". Now that opponent actually has legal budget, they play the victim and "oh, now, this fight that is actually within our legal framework is not fair!"