What perhaps remains unresolved, is how long the American electorate will allow Trump to reduce their country into a paranoia state, an empire of appalling tantrums and ragtag diplomacy.
If Trump were to implement his threat, he would, in essence, be Vladimir Putin's partner in crime in a war of aggression that violates international law.
What is clear is that the American judicial system abhors delay. The Americans believe justice must be done fairly, but must also be done swiftly, and they implemented legislation over 40 years ago to do just that.