It's just typical Newtonian/TeaBagger/now MAGA bullshit on 'roids -- start/exploit/prolong a disaster/problem/national issue and then blame it on the Dems, criticize Ds for cleanup, etc.
Most recent obvs example -- the cratered bipartisan immigration deal that Chump wants to campaign on.
Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble...
https://newrepublic.com/article/180286/magas-ugly-hateful-response-bridge-horror-get-worse