According to your analysis then, he is currently protecting himself. Even though, from how I see it, if action were taken against him, it would generate a lot o

According to your analysis then, he is currently protecting himself. Even though, from how I see it, if action were taken against him, it would generate a lot of publicity and support for him and he would not necessarily sacrifice his lifestyle and living means (this is arguable, but I think it's an important argument as to what extent it matters)