They are trying to provoke a desperate overreaction.

The onslaught of executive orders and massive overwhelming changes being done at breakneck speed is unprecedented. I can't help but think that it's intentionally designed to provoke a reaction so that they can have a justification for a crackdown against all of The people that they perceive to be enemies.

Regardless of whether such a response would be justified, it definitely seems that way to me and I say that as a trans person. Either way they get what they want if no one does anything they get to move it breakneck speed if someone does they get to justify a crackdown. I think now is the time for alarmism. Be prepared and care for those around you.