

That’s the same threat he’s made to every state, city and institution. Do exactly what I tell you too or I’ll use the power of the federal government (unrestrained by congress or the courts) to crush you. So, what he’s implicitly saying to any mayor.
So there is literally no point to paying attention to what he’s saying - he’s going to do it regardless.
From the way they are acting, they clearly don’t seriously think there will ever be a chance of them losing power, so they probably will go for it.
Of course, they’re probably also fully aware that if the Democrats ever DO regain power, they will trip all over themselves to “let bygones be bygones” and restore the filibuster for the Republicans to use.